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

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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
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.
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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

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 2027 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 of atom-light interactions
  5. Understand Bose-Einstein condensates, quasiparticles and superfluidity
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