Pure states and mixtures. Symmetry. Approximation methods. Theory of collisions.

Degree competences (all transversal):

G001. Learn to pose and solve problems correctly.

G005. Be able to organize, plan and learn autonomously.

G006. Be able to analyze, synthesize and reason critically.

G008. Be able to present ideas, problems and scientific results orally and in writing.



Competences of the Solid State Physics module:

CM01. Acquire the necessary knowledge to reach a global understanding of the basic theoretical principles of the Physics of Condensed Matter.

CM02. Correctly propose and solve problems involving the main concepts of Solid State Physics in order to acquire the basic knowledge of this branch of Physics.

CM03. To document and pose in an organized manner subjects related to the Physics of Condensed Matter to strengthen or expand knowledge and to discern between the important and the accessory.

CM04. Orally expose problems and questions about Condensed Matter Physics to learn to develop skills in scientific oral communication.

Programme

* Pure states and mixtures: density matrix. Images of Schrödinger, Heisenberg and interaction.

* Symmetry: angular momentum, tensor operators and Wigner-Eckart theorem. Discrete symmetries.

* Approximation methods: WKBJ. Time-dependent perturbations: Fermi-Dirac's golden rule. Electromagnetic interaction

* Theory of collisions. Approximation of Born. Development in partial waves. Resonances. Inelastic collisions.

Master lessons and practical problem-solving classes.

• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 70
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 30

The resolution and written delivery of at least three sets of proposed problems that constitute 30 percent of the final grade is mandatory.



Not taking the ordinary call (convocatoria ordinaria) exam equals giving up the call (renuncia a la convocatoria)

Not taking the extraordinary call (convocatoria extraordinaria) exam equals giving up the call (renuncia a la convocatoria).

Basic bibliography

Bibliografía

* J. J. Sakurai, with San Fu Tuan, Ed., Modern Quantum Mechanics, revised ed.,

Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass., 1994.

* R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Plenum Press, New York, 1994.

* K. Gottfried and T.-Mow Yan, Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals, Second Edition, Springer 2003.