KEMS401 Quantum Chemistry (6 cr)

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Study level:

Advanced studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Chemistry

Curriculum periods:

2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

The Fundamentals of quantum mechanics including, operators, eigenvalue equations, commutators, the Schrödinger equation, particle in a box model, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, variational theorem, absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation, and the covalent bond.

Completion methods

The course will be lectures in English if needed. Lectures willl take place in the first period of the fall semester every year. To complete the lecture course a student will take two class tests. At another time, a student can pass the course by taking a final exam.

Assessment details

The course can be completed either with two class tests (during lectures) or by taking one final exam.
For class tests, a student can earn extra points by solving actively demo problems.

Fail < 50 % of the maximum points
grade 1 corresponds to 50 % of the maximum points
grade 2 corresponds to 60 % of the maximum points
grade 3 corresponds to 70 % of the maximum points
grade 4 corresponds to 80 % of the maximum points
grade 5 corresponds to 87 % of the maximum points

Learning outcomes

A student, who has passed the course, has deepened his/her understanding of the theory of quantum mechanics. He/she is familiar with Dirac's bra and ket formalism and can apply it to a harmonic oscillator. In addition, the student is able to solve simple quantum mechanical problems using wave mechanics both exactly and with different approximation methods. She/he knows how to apply perturbation theory to describe the interaction of atoms and molecules with electromagnetic radiation, and understands the origin of covalent bond.

Description of prerequisites

Physical chemistry 2 course (KEMA225)

Study materials

Fayer's book and material given during lectures

Literature

Michel D. Fayer Elements of quantum mechanics; ISBN: 0-19-514195-4

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Unpublished assessment item