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    Overview

    Theoretical foundations for describing many-body quantum systems including time-dependent perturbation theory, second-quantization, and the theory of the degenerate Bose gas.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Quantum Mechanics II
    Subject Physics
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $723.96
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    Prerequisite
    PHSI 423
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, MSc
    Contact

    Associate Professor Mikkel Andersen

    Teaching staff

    Course co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mikkel Andersen

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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    1. Understand the central concepts of quantum mechanical scattering theory
    2. Use the methods of second-quantised field theory for non-relativistic many-body problems
    3. Understand differences between Bose and Fermi particles and their field theories
    4. Be familiar with quantisation of the Electromagnetic field and description atom-light interactions
    5. Understand Bose-Einstein condensates, quasiparticles and superfluidity

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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