Course content - Learning outcome - Admission - Prerequisites - Overlapping courses - Teaching - Examination - Evaluation

Course content

Quantum formalism; path integrals and coherent states. Quantum mechanics and probability, entanglement and EPR paradox. Quantum physics and information, bits and qubits. Atoms and photons, photon emission and absorption, coherent states of light. Laser. Adiabatic evolution and geometric phases. Macroscopic quantum states, quantum physics in low dimensions. Quantum physics and geometry.

Learning outcome

This is a course with a general approach to non-relativistic quantum physics, but with emphasis on some "modern" aspects like quantum coherence, entanglement and geometrical phases.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

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Recommended previous knowledge

FYS3110 - Quantum mechanics, FYS3120 - Classical mechanics and electrodynamics

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with FYS4110 - Non-relativistic quantum mechanics.

Teaching

Four hours of teaching weekly over a full semester (spring).

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Examination

A midterm exam consisting of a home assignment, with approximately 20 percent weight (October). Written final exam will have approximately 80 percent weight on the final grade.

In addition a homework assignment based on a subject for self study will be given. This assignment will be graded with passed/not passed.

Examination support material

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Language of examination

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Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.

Resit an examination

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam.

Withdrawal from an examination

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Special examination arrangements

If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation

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