Course: Seminar on quantum mechanics for spectroscopy

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Course title Seminar on quantum mechanics for spectroscopy
Course code OPT/SKS
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kapitán Josef, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction and motivation, postulates of quantum mechanics 1 - particles and waves 2. Postulates of quantum mechanics 2 - Schrodinger equation 3. Postulates of quantum mechanics 3 - Wavefunction and its meaning 4. Postulates of quantum mechanics 4 - Measuremets, physical quatities, operators 5. Particle in a one and three dimensional box, degeneracy of energy, potential barriers, tunelling 6. Harmonic oscillator 7. Angular momentum 8. Vibrational and rotational states of molecules, infrared and Raman spectroscopy 9. Hydrogen atom 10. Absorption and emission spectra of gasses

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
Introduction to quantum mechanics and its application in spectroscopy.
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge in quantum theory and its applications in spectroscopy. Students know basics of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites
Without prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation in class. Fulfillment of homework assignments.
Recommended literature
  • Harris, D. C., Bertolucci, M. D. (1989). Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy. Dover Publications.
  • P. Atkins, R. Friedman. (2005). Molecular quantum mechanics.
  • Richard P. Feynman. (2013). Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky - 3.díl.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Digital and Instrument Optics (2019) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter