James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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PH5013 - Quantum Mechanics 3
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to postgraduate students with permission of the program co-ordinator.
Subject Description
- Dirac formulation of non-relativistic quantum mechanics, second quantisation with application to photons, relativistic quantum mechanics.
Learning Outcomes
- to understand advanced theoretical concepts of quantum mechanics and to be able to solve problems related to these concepts
Subject Assessment
- a combination of examination, takehome research or coding assignments and oral presentation
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Daniel Kosov |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Daniel Kosov |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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