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FIZ 307Quantum Mechanics - I4+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Belgin Küçükömeroğlu
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To introduce the basic concepts and simple applications of quantum mechanics.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Explain black-body radiation, fotoelectric effect and Compton effect1,2,3,7
LO - 2 : Describe the process of bremsstrahlung (braking radiation) , characteristic X-Ray, pair production and pair anhillation1,2,3
LO - 3 : Apply the Bohr theory of the atom to hydrogen and hydrogen like atoms (He+, Li2+, Be3+ etc.) and use this theory to explain and interpret their spectra1,2,3
LO - 4 : Explain the matter waves, de Broglie hypotesis and relate the wave packet with the Heisenberg uncertainty relation.1,2,3
LO - 5 : Define the concepts of eigenvalue equation, operator, eigenvalue and eigenfunction1,2,3
LO - 6 : Recognize the fact that the time independent Schrödinger equation is an eigenvalue equation.1,2,3
LO - 7 : Write the time dependent Schrödinger equation and explain how to solve it1,2,3
LO - 8 : Define the concepts of expectation value, probability density, probability flux, and the reflection and transmission coefficient1,2,3
LO - 9 : Apply the time independent Schrödinger equation to one dimensional potential problems such as step potential , barrier potential, finite and infinite potential well, harmonic oscillator1,2,3,7
LO - 10 : Discuss the solution of Schrödinger equation for hydrogen atom.1,2,3,7
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction, quantities in quantum mechanics, energy levels, photons, matter waves, uncertainty principle and theory of measurements. Schrödinger wave equation and its application in one dimensional potential problems, stationary states concepts.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Black-body radiation, fotoelectric effect and Compton effect, Problems
 Week 2X-Rays: Continuous X-ray spectrum (Bremsstrahlung (braking radiation)) , Characteristic X-Ray, Electromagnetic spectrum, Pair production and Pair anhillation, Problems
 Week 3Bohr theory of the atom to hydrogen and hydrogen like atoms (He+, Li2+, Be3+ etc.), Problems
 Week 4Matter waves, de Broglie hypotesis, Problems
 Week 5Wave packet , Heisenberg uncertainty relation, Problemler
 Week 6Eigenvalue equation, operator, eigenvalue and eigenfunction, Problems
 Week 7Time independent Schrödinger equation, time dependent Schrödinger equation, Problems
 Week 8Expectation value, probability density, probability flux, reflection and transmission coefficient
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Applications of time independent Schrödinger equation to one dimensional potential problems , step potential
 Week 11Barrier Potential, Problems
 Week 12Finite potential well, Problems
 Week 13Infinite potential well, Problems
 Week 14Harmonic oscillator, Problems
 Week 15General Review and Problem Solutions
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 20/11/2013 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 07/01/2014 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 7 14 98
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 1 15
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 25 1 25
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 2 1 2
Total work load200