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    Overview

    Classical mechanics is developed to explore applications ranging from rocket propulsion to resonance in driven systems. Introduction to quantum mechanics and the Schrödinger equation treating 1D-systems and the hydrogen atom.

    About this paper

    Paper title Classical and Quantum Mechanics
    Subject Physics
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (MATH 130 or MATH 140), one of PHSI 131, PHSI 132, PHSI 191
    Restriction
    PHSI 231
    Schedule C
    Science
    Notes
    It is strongly recommended that students taking PHSI221 have a B grade or better in MATH130 or MATH140.
    Contact

    mikkel.andersen@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Associate Professor Mikkel Andersen
    Professor Blair Blakie

    Textbooks

    Classical Mechanics, John R. Taylor, Unversity Science Books.

    Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Third edition, by David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

    • State Newton's laws and apply them to developing equations of motions in different situations
    • Solve classical mechanics problems using appropriate choices of coordinates and integration techniques
    • Understand and apply the energy formalism to single and multiple particle motion, ulilizing conservative forces where appropriate
    • State the time-dependent Schrödinger equation, understand how to obtain its time-independent form, and stationary states
    • Calculate properties of simple one-dimensional quantum systems
    • Understand the extension of quantum theory to three-dimensional systems and the stationary states of the hydrogen atom
    • Present written, logical and clear solutions to problems in classical mechanics and quantum mechanics
    • Work together in groups on problem solving activities

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    Friday 10:00-10:50 9-12, 15-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 9-13, 15-22

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22
    A2 Thursday 14:00-15:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
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