Course: Quantum and Statistical Physics

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Course title Quantum and Statistical Physics
Course code OPT/PGSKF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 15
Language of instruction Czech, English
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)
  • Horák Richard, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Hradil Zdeněk, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Filip Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
-Fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, interpretation -Bound and free states, quantum solutions for simple problems, particles in periodic field, electromagnetic interaction in quantum mechanics -Dynamics of quantum systems, Feynman path integral -Symmetry and conservation laws, calibration invariance, Bohm-Ahronov effect -Angular momentum and its meaning in quantum problems, addition of angular momentum -Scattering theory, adiabatic change and geometric phase -Identical particles, quantum description of electromagnetic field, Casimir effect, spin-statistics theorem, correlations between bosons and fermions -Bell inequalities, EPR states -Estimation theory and quantum state reconstruction

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics and application of the theory
Evaluation Evaluate the particular methods and principles, explain the aspects and results concerning the given issue, integrate the knowledge, predict the solutions, evaluate the results and outcomes.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Davydov, A.S. (1978). Kvantová mechanika. SPN, Praha.
  • Greiner W. (1998). Quantum Mechanics - Special Chapters. Springer.
  • Sakurai, J. J. (1994). Modern Quantum Mechanics. Addison-Wesley, New York.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester