| 1 | <p>Explain how particles are represented in quantum mechanics by waves; describe the relationship between the energy and momentum of a particle and the properties of the wave representing it.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Communication</strong></p> </p> |
| 2 | <p>Discuss the physical meaning of the Schrödinger wavefunction and how it relates to the statistical interpretation of quantum mechanics and the fundamental difference between it and classical mechanics.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Communication</strong></p> </p> |
| 3 | <p>Write down the Schrödinger wave equation in its time-dependent and time-independent forms; explain how the energy representation is used to solve the time-dependent equation; apply the method to elementary examples.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p> </p> |
| 4 | <p>Illustrate with examples how physical observables are represented by operators acting on wavefunctions; explain how the operator eigenvalues and eigenfunctions connect the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics to measurements in the lab.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Communication</strong></p> </p> |
| 5 | <p>Derive the eigenvalue spectra of physical observables for exactly solvable examples like the square well potential, the harmonic oscillator, and a general angular momentum.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p> </p> |
| 6 | <p>Outline the quantum theory of angular momentum (orbital and spin) and apply it to fundamental examples like the Stern-Gerlach effect, the central potential, and Bell inequalities.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p> </p> |
| 7 | <p>Use Dirac notation.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p> </p> |
| 8 | <p>Apply approximate methods, in particular time-independent and -dependent perturbation theory, to the solution of practical problems, e.g., in atomic physics, the interaction of atoms with light, and scattering from a potential.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p> </p> |
| 9 | <p>Devise an appropriate mathematical strategy to solve a problem set out in physical terms, possibly consulting online resources and/or fellow students.</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Communication</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Collaboration</strong></p> </p> |
| 10 | <p>Present written solutions to assigned problems in a thoroughly argued manner, setting out the method used and all essential steps taken in a logical sequence. Demonstrate experimental physics skills in the laboratory</p> | <p>PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science - Graduate Profile <p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Knowledge and Practice</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Critical Thinking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Solution-Seeking</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Communication</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87);">Collaboration</strong></p> </p> |