Curriculum
Title Quantum Mechanics Code 09010504
S.No |
Topic |
Learning Objectives |
Teaching guidelines |
Methodology |
Time |
1 |
Origin of Quantum Mechanics |
To discuss Failure of (Classical) E.M. Theory, Quantum theory of radiation (old quantum theory), Photon, photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, Compton effect (theory and result), Inadequancy of old quantum theory, De-Broglie hypothesis, |
To cover explanation and derivation of Failure of (Classical) E.M. Theory, Quantum theory of radiation (old quantum theory), photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, Compton effect (theory and result), Inadequancy of old quantum theory, De-Broglie hypothesis, Davisson and Germer experiment, G.P. Thomson experiment, Phase velocity group velocity, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, Time-energy and angular momentum, Position uncertainty,Uncertainty principle from de-Broglie wave, (wave-particle duality), Gamma Ray Microscope, Electron diffraction from a slit. |
1. Conventional Method ( White- Board Teaching) |
13 hours |
2 |
Schrodinger Wave Equation |
Derivation of time dependent Schrodinger wave equation, Eigen values, Eigen functions, Wave functions and its significance, Normalization of wave function, Concept of observable and operator, Solution of Schrodinger equation for harmonic oscillator, Ground states and excited states. |
To cover basic concept and Derivation of time dependent Schrodinger wave equation, Eigen values, Eigen functions, wave functions and its significance, Normalization of wave function, Concept of observable and operator, Solution of Schrodinger equation for harmonic oscillator, Ground states and excited states.
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1. Conventional Method ( White- Board Teaching) |
8 hours |
3 |
Application of Schrodinger Wave Equation |
Application of Schrodinger equation in the solution of the following one-dimensional problems, Free particle in one dimensional box (solution of Schrodinger wave equation, Eigen function, eigen values, quantization of energy and momentum, Nodes and antinodes, zero point energy). (i) One-dimensional potential barrier, E>V0 (Reflection and Transmission coefficient), (ii) One-dimensional potential barrier, E>V0 (Reflection Coefficient, penetration of leakage coefficient, penetration depth). |
To cover explanation and application of Schrodinger equation in the solution of the following one-dimensional problems, Free particle in one dimensional box (solution of Schrodinger wave equation, Eigen function, eigen values, quantization of energy and momentum, nodes and antinodes, zero point energy), (i) One-dimensional potential barrier, E>V0 (Reflection and Transmission coefficient), (ii) One-dimensional potential barrier, E>V0 (Reflection Coefficient, penetration of leakage coefficient, penetration depth). |
1. Conventional Method ( White- Board Teaching) |
9 hours |