James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

PH3002 - Quantum Physics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to level 3 science and education students with appropriate physics and mathematics background.

Non-relativistic quantum mechanics - formalism, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, spin, identical particles, time independent and dependent perturbation theory, fine structure of hydrogen, two-electron atoms.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MA2000 and PH2002 and PH2004

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect: Professor Ian Whittingham.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 13 hours
  • 45 hours - Laboratory
    Assessment: (75%); (10%); (15%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.