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 ) $704.22
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    PHSI 423
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, MSc
    Contact

    david.hutchinson@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course co-ordinator: Professor David Hutchinson

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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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

    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 Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    PHSI 423
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, MSc
    Contact

    Associate Professor Mikkel Andersen

    Teaching staff

    Course co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mikkel Andersen

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    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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