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402-0205-00L 8 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Quantum Mechanics I

Quantenmechanik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Matthias Gaberdiel
A repetition week is offered in the middle of the semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:16

Abstract

General structure of quantum theory: Hilbert spaces, states and observables, equations of motion, Heisenberg uncertainty relation, symmetries, angular momentum addition, EPR paradox, Schrödinger and Heisenberg picture.Applications: simple potentials in wave mechanics, scattering and resonance, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, and perturbation theory.

Objective

Introduction to single-particle quantum mechanics. Familiarity with basic ideas and concepts (quantisation, operator formalism, symmetries, angular momentum, perturbation theory) and generic examples and applications (bound states, tunneling, hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillator). Ability to solve simple problems.

Content

The beginnings of quantum theory with Planck, Einstein and Bohr; Wave mechanics; Simple examples; The formalism of quantum mechanics (states and observables, Hilbert spaces and operators, the measurement process); Heisenberg uncertainty relation; Harmonic oscillator; Symmetries (in particular rotations); Hydrogen atom; Angular momentum addition; Quantum mechanics and classical physics (EPR paradoxon and Bell's inequality); Perturbation theory.

Resources

Literature

G. Baym, Lectures on Quantum Mechanics E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics L.I. Schiff, Quantum Mechanics R. Feynman and A.R. Hibbs, Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals J.J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics A. Messiah: Quantum Mechanics I S. Weinberg: Lectures on Quantum Mechanics

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantenmechanik I
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HCI G 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Quantenmechanik I
Do 10-12 oder Fr 14-16
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.1)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HPK D 24.2)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HCP E 47.3)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HIT K 52)
2 h weekly

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