| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Physics | FIZ301 | 5. Semester | 4 + 2 | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Oğuz KÖYSAL |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Supplying the principles of quantum physics at basic level, finding solutions to simple physics questions from the perspective of quantum physics and making comparison of these solutions with those of classical physics and experimental measurements. |
| Course Content | Introduction to quantum physics, Schrödinger equation in one dimension and wave function, Statistical interpretation of quantum physics, probability density, expected value and normalization, Position, momentum and Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Time-independent Schrödinger equation, steady waves, Connected states, infinite square well potential, Free particle, probability, wave functions, group and phase velocities, Harmonic oscillator, Finite square potential well, reflection and transmission probabilities, tunneling, Hilbert space, operators ve matrices, eigenvalue and eigenfunctions, Dirac notation, generalized statistical interpretation and uncertainty principle, Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates, angular equation and spherical harmonics, Radial equation Hydrogen atom, radial wave function and hydrojen tayf, angular momentum |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Obtaining properties of ground state and stimulated state using ladder operator. - Obtaining the eigenvalues and eigenstates of a quantum system using mathematical methods - Calculating the expected values of some physical quantities related with displacement and momentum. - Generating solutions by applying mathematical techniques of quantum theory to simple quantum mechanical problems. - Explaining the characteristics of quantum systems and the insufficiency of classical physics at atomic size. - Explaining the structures of quantum mechanical wave function and its properties |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to quantum physics, Schrödinger equation in one dimension and wave function | |
| 2. Week | Statistical interpretation of quantum physics, probability density, expected value and normalization | |
| 3. Week | Position, momentum and Heisenberg uncertainty principle | |
| 4. Week | Time-independent Schrödinger equation, steady waves | |
| 5. Week | Connected states, infinite square well potential | |
| 6. Week | Free particle, probability, wave functions, group and phase velocities | |
| 7. Week | Harmonic oscillator | |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9. Week | Finite square potential well, reflection and transmission probabilities, tunneling | |
| 10. Week | Hilbert space, operators ve matrices, eigenvalue and eigenfunctions | |
| 11. Week | Dirac notation, generalized statistical interpretation and uncertainty principle | |
| 12. Week | Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates, angular equation and spherical harmonics | |
| 13. Week | Radial equation | |
| 14. Week | Hydrogen atom, radial wave function and hydrojen tayf, angular momentum |
| Quantum Physics, S. Gasiorowicz, John Wiley & Sons, 1974 |
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, Prentice Hall, 1995. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 188 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
