Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Do you want to deepen your knowledge about quantum mechanics? In this course you will learn more about quantum mechanics both from a theoretical perspective and in connection to realistic descriptions of physical systems.
In this course you will learn about basic concepts and methods in non-relativistic quantum mechanics, such as Dirac notation, Hermitian operators, Hilbert spaces and the position and momentum representation. You will also deepen your knowledge in the connection between quantum mechanics and linear algebra, the generalized uncertainty principle and the connection between quantum mechanics and classical physics. The course also covers descriptions of more realistic physical problems by focusing on the time-dependent Schrödinger equation and wave packets, time-dependent perturbation theory and basic scattering theory. You will also meet quantum mechanical entaglement and Bell's inequality and get an introduction to density matrices.
This course is also an excellent base for further studies in physics on advanced level.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department
Everyone admitted to a course in Physics will receive a welcome letter with important information from us via e-mail. If you have not receive an e-mail by mid-January, please contact our Academic advisor! Unfold and read more.
Roll-call
Courses at the Department of Physics do not have a roll-call. Instead the course starts with the first lecture.
Registration
After being admitted to a course, you must register to confirm that you are starting your studies. For most of our courses this can be done online using your university account. Registration normally opens two weeks before the course starts and you must have registered at the latest one week after. If you have any problems with registration, contact our Student office. Contact details can be found below.
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Learning platform
Most of the courses in physics use the Athena learning platform. Once registered, the course should appear automatically in Athena. If you cannot find the course, contact the course coordinator. If the course uses a different website, you can find the link further down on this web page.
Conditionally admitted
If you are conditionally admitted to a course at our department you need to contact our Academic advisor before you can register. Contact us as soon as possible, well before the course starts. Contact details are found further down on this web page.
Applicants on waiting list
Are you placed on a waiting list to any of our courses? You will always be contacted via e-mail if you are offered a place. Normaly we will not admit new students if more than 1 week has passed after the first lecture.
Find the Departmend of Physics
Most of the physics courses are held in the AlbaNova building, located between the Frescati campus and the Royal Institute of Technology (Tekniska högskolan, KTH). Courses in medical radiation physics are sometimes held at Campus Karolinska Hospital. A few of our physics courses are also given in collaboration with KTH or other departments. If this is the case it is clearly stated further down on this web page.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
In this course you will learn about basic concepts and methods in non-relativistic quantum mechanics, such as Dirac notation, Hermitian operators, Hilbert spaces and the position and momentum representation. You will also deepen your knowledge in the connection between quantum mechanics and linear algebra, the generalized uncertainty principle and the connection between quantum mechanics and classical physics. The course also covers descriptions of more realistic physical problems by focusing on the time-dependent Schrödinger equation and wave packets, time-dependent perturbation theory and basic scattering theory. You will also meet quantum mechanical entaglement and Bell's inequality and get an introduction to density matrices.
This course is also an excellent base for further studies in physics on advanced level.
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Course structure
This is a first cycle course given during daytime at half speed. The course is part of the bachelor programme in physics, but can also be studied as a standalone course.
Teaching format
The teaching consists of lectures and exercise sessions. The lectures are based on traditional black board teaching where the key parts of the course are covered. The lectures are at the same time interactive and the students are challenged to actively analyse and conceptualise the course content. The exercise sessions contain applied exercises and are based on problem solving by the students.
Assessment
The course is examined through a written exam at the end of the course and hand-in exercises during the course.
Examiner
Åsa Larson
Phone: +468 553 786 45
E-mail: aasal@fysik.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Modern Quantum Mechanics, J J Sakurai, ISBN: 9781292024103
A newer edition of the book can also be used, such as ISBN: 9781108473224 or ISBN: 9781108422413.
If you can find the older version with ISBN: 9780321503367 it is preferable as it includes additional chapters useful in more advanced courses.
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Course reports
Här ligger ett skript.
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Contact
Course coordinator and teacher:
Åsa Larson, phone: +468 553 78654, e-mail: aasal@fysik.su.seLaboratory supervisor:
Mohamed Bourennane, phone: +468-553 787 36, e-mail: boure@fysik.su.se
Ang ChenExercises:
Oscar Arandes TejerinaAcademic advisor at the Department of Physics: studievagledare@fysik.su.se
Student office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
