Overview
This topics covers the following concepts:
Quantum Mechanics: Dirac notation, formal axioms of quantum mechanics, Dirac delta function, spin, three-dimensional bound state problems (Hydrogen atom, spherical well, 3D harmonic oscillator), scattering theory (cross section, partial waves, phase shifts), approximation methods (variational method, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory).
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Aims
This topic aims to provide students with advanced knowledge in quantum mechanics and statistical physics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Understand and apply Dirac notation and the axioms of quantum mechanics
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Apply quantum mechanics to simple physical systems in 3 dimensions
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Apply practical and theoretical knowledge related to the topic syllabus
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Derive the Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein Distributions
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Understand and apply various Statistical Ensembles to calculate thermodynamic quantities
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Use methods of Statistical Mechanics to describe Equations of State, Fermi Gases, Bose Gases, Blackbody Radiation, Vibrations in Solids, and Bose-Einstein Condensation
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