University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module consists of five parts: (i) Hilbert spaces and operators including a discussion of spectral decomposition of selfadjoint operators; (ii) postulates of quantum mechanics for observables with discrete spectra with illustrative examples including various pictures (Schrodinger, Heisenberg, interaction) of time evolution; (iii) postulates of quantum mechanics for observables with continuous spectra in terms of probability distribution functions and the spectral functions; (iv) quantum theory of orbital, spin angular momenta and their addition, Pauli-Schrodinger equation; (v) introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 120

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel