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Research School of Physics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Quantum mechanics (along with General Relativity) is one of the two foundational theories on which modern physics rests. This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts and formalism, including the wave mechanics developed by Schroedinger and others and some aspects of the matrix formalism first developed by Heisenberg. The course starts with an overview of the historical evidence that led to the development of a quantum theory of matter and light. This is followed by an introduction to the key elements of quantum mechanics, including the statistical interpretation of wave functions, the role of operators and their connection with observables, and uncertainty. These concepts are initially introduced and reinforced through relatively simple problems with analytic solutions, but computational solutions are also examined where appropriate. This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) - weekly
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assignments (x 8)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Workshop quizzes - weekly
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which will consist of 1 x 1 hour and 1 x 2 hour workshop per week. 12 hours of labs scheduled over the semester. - Approximately 82 hours of self-study which will include listening/viewing the online lectures, preparation for the weekly online lectures, workshops/labs and other assessment tasks. The course now follows the ‘flipped classroom’ model, that is, there are no lectures but instead short videos that convey the course content. After each of these videos there are a serious of multiple choice (MC) questions which are intended to test your understanding of the video content.
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