Unit information: Quantum Physics 202 in 2008/09

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Unit name Quantum Physics 202
Unit code PHYS22020
Credit points 20
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Professor. Bremer
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

PHYS11100, Either PHYS11200 or PHYS11300, or equivalent

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Physics
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

The quantum world is non-intuitive but it correctly provides an explanation for many phenomena at the small scale. Aspects of quantum science are introduced to students at various times and in various ad hoc ways, but it is not until the understanding of quantum mechanics that these various aspects can be brought together to develop a coherent understanding. This unit introduces quantum mechanics, and shows how Schrvdinger&)s equation can be used to solve simple examples in quantum physics.