PH3062 Quantum Mechanics 2

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Module description

This module explores more of the key concepts of quantum mechanics, assuming a knowledge of the material in PH3061. The syllabus includes time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, including the treatment of degenerate states. The course includes a matrix description of spin, the Bloch sphere representation of spin, systems of interacting spins, and the quantum mechanics of a system of identical particles, which leads to the distinction between fermions and bosons.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PH3061 AND ( PASS PH3081 OR PASS PH3082 ) AND PASS PH2012 AND PASS MT2501 AND PASS MT2503

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment, capped at grade 7

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures and fortnightly tutorials.

Scheduled learning hours

27

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

73

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.