Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Module Summary
Aims of Module
- Introduction to use of group theoretic methods in quantum mechanical problems
- Instruction in formal statement of symmetry properties and their use to label states and formulate selection rules
Syllabus Outline
- Many particle wavefunctions
- Many electron Hamiltonians
- The Variational Principle
- Hartree and Hartree Fock approximations
- Quasiparticles
- Density Functional Theory
- Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics
- Angular momentum and intrinsic spin
- Applications to atoms molecules and solids
Indicative Texts and Learning Materials
- 'Interatomic Forces in Condensed Matter', Mike Finnis, OUP Oxford, 23 Oct 2003
- 'Quantum Mechanics', LI Schiff, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1968. ISBN 0-07-085643-5
- 'Quantum Mechanics', AIM Rae, IoP Publishing, 2002. ISBN: 0750308397
- 'Quantum Mechanics, Concepts and Applications', N Zettili, Wiley. ISBN 0-471489433
- 'Electronic Structure of Materials', Adrian Sutton, Clarendon Press. ISBN: 0198517548
- 'Electronic Structure, Basic Theory and Practical Methods', Richard M Martin, CUP. ISBN: 0521782856
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