Quantum Theory I - NBCM110
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This course is a continuation of the course NOFY027 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Formal scheme of
quantum theory. Angular momentum. Approximate methods - variational and perturbation
method. Structure of atomic spectral lines. Many-body problem. Basics of quantum electrodynamics (non-
relativistic theory). Basics of scattering theory.
Last update: Kapsa Vojtěch, RNDr., CSc. (25.04.2018)
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The student must obtain credit before entering exam.
The condition for obtaining credits are clarified on the first seminar.
The exam has written and oral parts. Last update: Kapsa Vojtěch, RNDr., CSc. (25.04.2018)
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Jaroslav Zamastil and Jakub Benda, Quantum Mechanics and Electrodynamics (Springer 2016) Last update: Novotný Tomáš, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (15.10.2019)
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0. Formal scheme of quantum theory
Dirac notation; theory of representations; summary of basics of quantum mechanics; pure and mixed states; density matrix 1. Angular momentum Spin - Stern-Gerlach experiments; Larmor precession; Rabi oscilations; general solution of angular momentum, composition of angular momentum, complete symmetry of hydrogen 2. Approximate methods - variational and perturbation method Anharmonic oscilator; coupled oscilators; hydrogen in static electric and magnetic fields 3. Structure of atomic spectral lines Gross, fine and hyperfine structure of atomic levels; inclusion of relativistic and magnetic effects - Dirac and Pauli equations 4. Many-body problem Antisymmetry of wave function and exchange interaction; formalism of second quantization; Hartree-Fock approximation; shell model of atoms; Born-Oppenheimer approximation; hydrogen molecule 5. Basics of quantum electrodynamics (non-relativistic theory) Hamiltonian of charged particles and electromagnetic (EM) field; quantization of EM field; Time-dependent perturbation method and Fermi Golden Rule, spontaneous emission, selection rules 6. Basics of scattering theory Formulation of the problem - Green function; Lippmann-Schwinger equation Elastic scattering - method of partial waves; phase analysis; low-energy limit: scattering length and effective range Inelastic scattering in Born approximation - photoeffect; atom excitation by electron, photon-atom scattering Last update: Kapsa Vojtěch, RNDr., CSc. (25.04.2018)
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