 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | Quantum Mechanics: theory | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B3-SCPHYS-003-M | Compulsory UE | SEMAY Claude | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Quantum Mechanics: theory | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
- Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
- Have a rigorous scientific approach
- Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods
Learning Outcomes of UE
Understand the basic formalism of quantum mechanics
Solve simple problems of quantum mechanics
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
Schrödinger equation
Bra-ket formalism
Quantum mechanics in three dimensions
Identical particles
Heisenberg picture
Prior Experience
General physics (especially mechanics and electromagnetism)
Differential and integral calculus
Linear algebra
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-018 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-018 |
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Required Reading
| AA | Required Reading |
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| S-PHYS-018 | Note de cours - Mécanique quantique - Théorie - Claude Semay |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | David J. Griffiths, Darrell F. Schroeter, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu, Franck Laloë, Mécanique quantique, I et II |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Unauthorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Written (exercices): 40% Oral (theory): 60% (can only be presented if the written exam is presented) |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 |
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Not applicable |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-018 | Not applicable |