Quantum Dynamics
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB553
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1KB553
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
120 credits including basic course in quantum mechanics or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- analyse wave packet dynamics by means of correlation functions
- describe the difference between quantum dynamics in harmonic and in anharmonic systems
- use numerical methods to solve the time-dependent Schrödinger equation for model systems of relevance within chemistry and physics
- describe and compare in terms of accuracy and efficiency different numerical methods for progagating wave packets.
Content
Time-dependent Schrödinger equation. Wave packets. Correlation functions. Harmonic and anharmonic oscillators. Phase space and Wigner transformation. Potential surfaces. Diabatic and adiabatic representation. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Fermi's Golden Rule. Numerical solution of the Schrödinger equation. Applications to chemical physics.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory work.
Assessment
Laboratory sessions, 2 credits and written assignments, 3 credits.