Quantum Mechanics
| Title | ΚΒΑΝΤΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ / Quantum Mechanics |
| Code | ΓΘΥ2211 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Charalampos Moustakidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600021678 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA SPOUDŌN 2022
Registered students: 164
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600280737
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Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600280737
- At the Website of the School: https://www.physics.auth.gr/courses/122
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6189
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Mathematics:
Differential & Integral Calculus
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra (e.g., eigenvalues, matrices)
Complex Numbers
Physics:
Classical Mechanics
Wave Physics & Optics
Introduction to Modern Physics (e.g., particle-wave duality, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, energy quantization, double-slit experiment, Bohr model of the atom)
Learning Outcomes
- Handle the mathematical structure of Quantum Mechanics using operators, eigenvalues, and eigenstates.
- Solve one-dimensional and three-dimensional quantum problems using the Schrödinger equation.
- Apply the theory of angular momentum and spin, including the addition of angular momenta.
- Develops and applies the time-independent non-degenerate perturbation theory.
- Interpret physical results and measurable quantities based on the probabilistic nature of Quantum Mechanics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
- The principle of wave–particle duality as the fundamental law of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger equation.
- The statistical interpretation of the Schrödinger equation.
- Linear operators.
- Compatible physical observables, properties of commutators.
- The uncertainty principle.
- Simple quantum systems: rectangular wells, potential barriers, tunneling effect, harmonic oscillator, etc.
- Three-dimensional problems: particle-in-a-box quantization, three-dimensional harmonic oscillator
- Central potentials, hydrogen atom
- Angular momentum and spin
- Identical particles, bosons and fermions
- Time-independent non-degenerate perturbation theory
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
- Use of Zoom platform for online teaching when necessary.
- Use of the e-learning platform for uploading exercises and lecture notes.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 230 | 7.7 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 70 | 2.3 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 300 | 10 |
Student Assessment
Description
- Class participation: Assessment of active participation, understanding, and ability to explain concepts.
- Problem-solving exercises: Evaluation of practical skills and applications through exercises during the semester.
- Written exams: The main method for assessing understanding of theory and application of mathematical concepts and techniques.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
- Κβαντική Μηχανική, Zetilli Ν., Εκδόσεις Σοφία, 2025 (Εύδοξος: 122090349)
- Κβαντική Φυσική, Gasiorowicz S., Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, 2015 (Εύδοξος: 50656332)
Last Update
21-07-2025
