Advanced Quantum Theory (PHYS4040)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class contact
4 Contact hours
Prerequisite
PHYS3040 + permission of Head of School for BSc students.
Recommended prerequisite
PHYS3020
Restricted
Restricted to BSc(Hons) & BAdvSc(Hons) students only.
Assessment methods
Tutorial problems, assignments, and end of semester examination
Course coordinator
Dr Ian McCulloch
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers advanced topics from single-particle quantum mechanics, such as advanced quantum dynamics, path-integrals, and quantum decoherence. It will also cover introductory non-relativistic many-body quantum theory, relativistic quantum mechanics, and relativistic quantum field theory. We will look at selected applications from atom optics, condensed matter physics, and particle physics.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2015 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2014 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2013 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2012 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
