Advanced Quantum Theory (PHYS4040)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Incompatible
PHYS6041
Prerequisite
PHYS3040 + permission of Head of School for BSc students.
Recommended prerequisite
PHYS3020
Restricted
Restricted to BSc(Hons) students only.
Assessment methods
Tutorial problems, assignments, and end of semester examination
Course enquiries
Dr Simon Haine (haine@physics.uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
The first part of this course covers selected topics in quantum mechanics, including the path integral formalism and the Berry phase. The second part of the course is an introduction to quantum many-body theory, including second quantization, Green's functions, many-body perturbation theory and Feynman diagrams. Both bosonic and fermionic systems are covered. Applications of the many-body formalism to various condensed matter systems and to dilute atomic gases are discussed.
