2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS1270 Quantum Mechanics and Electricity (Joint Honours)
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Robert Purdy
Email: R.Purdy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
A level Physics and Maths or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
PHYS1200 | Physics 1- Fundamental Forces |
PHYS1231 | Introductory Physics (Geophysics) |
PHYS1240 | Quantum Physics and Relativity (Geophysics) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This course combines an introduction to one of the greatest theories in classical physics with the two great revolutions in modern physics. Electromagnetic interactions are one of the four fundamental forces of nature and an essential aspect of modern technologies. You will learn about: the key concepts in electricity and magnetism and see how they can be applied in a range of physical situations; how physics received a major shake-up at the beginning of the twentieth century with the advent of quantum physics and relativity. You will follow the historic discoveries that led to this new way of thinking and will cover the key concepts in their development.Objectives
At the end of this module you should be able to:- derive and use the transformation equations of special relativity;
- compute the energy and momentum of relativistic particles;
- summarise relativistic systems on a Minkowski spacetime diagram;
- understand the core difference between quantum and classical physics;
- represent quantum systems with two classical states;
- compute measurement probabilities and quantum evolutions;
- apply the Heisenberg uncertainty relation and de Broglie wavelength to concrete physical systems;
- derive the Bohr model and use it to estimate energies of atoms and molecules;
- perform elementary computations relating to photons and radiation;
- understand the uses and philosophical implications of quantum entanglement;
- understand and solve problems involving the Coulomb force;
- perform calculations on DC circuits (including capacitors, resistors and inductors) using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff's Laws);
- calculate the force on a charge moving in a magnetic field
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common physical laws and principles, and some applications of these principles
- Identify relevant principles and laws when dealing with problems.
Skills outcomes
Problem solving in quantum physics, relativity and electricity
Syllabus
- Uses of quantum physics
- The Bohr model of the atom
- Photons and radiation
- The de Broglie wavelength
- The Heisenberg uncertainty relation
- Lorentz Transformations
- Relativistic kinematics
- Relativistic energy and momentum
- Four-vectors and Minkowski space
- Basic Electrostatics: Coulomb force and capacitors
- Magnetostatics
- Lorentz force
- DC circuits
- Kirchoff's laws
- RC circuits
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Office Hour Discussions | 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Lecture | 33 | 1.00 | 33.00 |
Private study hours | 109.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 41.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
- reading lecture notes and books- solving problems
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Online Assessment | Online Mid-Term Assessment | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
same as PHYS1200, PHYS1230, PHYS1240 Students will have to complete an online assessment at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound. The assessment will not take 48 hours to complete, but students will have a 48 hour time period in which to complete it. Students are required to pass all assessments for this module in order to pass the module overall.
Reading list
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