What's newThese pages are from the course as delivered in 2019/20. Much of the material is still relevant. However, with the move to blended learning in 2020/21, the most up-to-date versions will be placed on Blackboard. About this courseThis course is an alternative to PHYS30101 Applications of Quantum Physics; all Physics students must take one or the other (but not both). The syllabus is given in the bluebook entry. There is a significant overlap in material between this course and PHYS30101. However the approach here is much more mathematical. The course prepares students for future advanced courses in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, as well as other courses in which quantum techniques are used. The ability to use mathematics confidently is expected. But despite its title, this is a course on physics, and it contains rather little new mathematics. The important mathematical preparation for this course is contained in the second year course PHYS20672 Complex Variables and Vector Spaces. That is a prerequisite for the course for all students, except those studying Maths and Physics (who cover most of the necessary material in the course on Linear algebra). If, in exceptional circumstances, a student without this prerequisite wants to be considered for this course, they should study the material in the "Prerequisite material" section (on the "Vector spaces" page) over the summer, and submit the two revision problem sheets for marking before the start of the semester. Please contact me in good time if you plan to do this. Lecture notesNotes on vector spacesThis material is essential preparation if you haven't covered it before (or if you've forgotten it!).Examples sheetsTextbooksOther material
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2nd September 2020