Entry requirements

Linear Algebra, One - and multivariable analysis, Mechanics I.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• apply the basic principles and concept of quantum mechanics on model problems of chemical relevance .
• solve the Schrödinger equation for simple model systems of significance to molecular physics and chemistry.
• give examples of applications of quantum mechanics within technique and society.

Content

<strike>Motivation and background to quantum mechanics and its relevance within chemistry. Wave particle dualism . . the </strike>Schrödinger equation, wave functions and the probability interpretation. The formalism of quantum mechanics. Heisenberg's uncertainty relation. Tunnling in chemical systems. The free electron model and particle in box. Molecular vibrations and the harmonic oscillator . <strike>Rotationsspektra and angular momenta. Initial about vibration and rotational spectroscopy .</the strike> the Hydrogen atom. Atomic orbitals and atomic transitions. Spin and the periodic system. Perturbation theory and the variational method. The application in industry and society of quantum mechanics . <u>Atomära properties, Hartree-Fock the equations. Termosymboler. Hund's rules. Born-Oppenheimer the approximation. Molecular orbitals. Diatomic molecules .</the u>

Instruction

Lectures, lessons, experimental and computer-based laboratory sessions.

Assessment

Written examination is organised at the end of the course and/or during the course and correspond the <strike>3</the <u>4< of the strike>/the credits of the u>. The laboratory sessions correspond to <strike>2</the <u>1< of the strike>/the credits of the u>.