Quantum physics is at the core of physics and this unit provides a basis for understanding key quantum concepts, applications and associated phenomena in the realm of atomic, nuclear, condensed matter physics and related technologies. Quantum Physics: the domain of quantum mechanics; particle and wave description; Schrodinger's equation, energy and momentum as operators, expectation values and stationary states; tunnelling; Heisenberg's uncertainty principle Atomic and nuclear physics: hydrogenic atoms; multi-electron atoms, binding energy and ionisation; atomic spectroscopy; vector model of the atom; x-rays; nuclear structure, radioactive decay; fission and fusion Condensed matter... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Lincoln Turner
Prerequisites: PHS1011 or PHS1080, MTH1030 or MTH1035, plus PHS1022
