Courses / Module

• Define general properties of angular momentum in quantum mechanics, and specifically the relevant observables, their commutation relations, and their eigenvalue equations
• Outline the exact solution of the non-relativistic theory of the hydrogen atom using polynomial method
• Describe the Pauli non-relativistic theory of electron spin
• Perform addition of arbitrary angular momenta using general methods
• Use stationary perturbation theory to calculate first and second order corrections to eigenvalues and eigenvectors
• Describe the spectrum of the hydrogen atom, the relevant degeneracies and quantum numbers, and explain the relativistic origin of the fine and hyperfine structure

• 24 lecture hours, 12 tutorial hours

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 20% will be allocated for continuous assessment applied to the student''s advantage.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%

• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes

• MP363

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