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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 ) $813.42
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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
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