Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantum Mechanics I
Course Code: FİZ321
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

An introduction to quantum mechanics which is fundamental theory of nature and to explain that the application of quantum mechanics to some of the simple microsystems.

Course Content

The Limits of Classical Physics, Wave Packets and Uncertainity Relations, Schrödinger Wave Equation and Probability Interpretation, Eigen-Functions (Vectos) and Eigen-Values, 1-Dimensional Potentials, Quantum Harmonic Oscillator, General Structure of Wave Mechanics, Operator Methods in Quantum Mechanics, Schrödinger Equation in 3-Dimensions, Angular Momentum, Hydrogen Atom

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Cenk AKYÜZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students can explain why the quantum mechanics is necessary with exapmles. Students can explain the differences between quantum mechanics and classical physics.
2.Students can solve problems which is related to the motion of micro particles under various simple potentials and can say meaning of those.
3.Students can use the knowledge of quantum phsics and mechanics to explain some properties of atom and molecules.
4.The students can explain the concepts of quantum mechanics such as discreteness, uncertainty, instability and expectation value by using examples.
5.Students can construct the relationship between the motion and properties of many body systems and can solve simple problems related to those.
6.Students can explain the fundamental postulates to which the quantum mechanics relies on.
7.Students can explain the properties that the Schrödinger Wave Equation must hold.
8.Students can propose approximate solutions to problems that do not have exact solutions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Quantum Mechanics (Authors: Gasiorowics, S.)
2.Modern Quantum Mechanics ( Sakurai, J. J.)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Limits of Classical Physics I; Black Body Radiation, Photo-Electric Effect
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Limits of Classical Physics II; Compton Scattering, Wave Properties and Electron Diffraction, Bohr Atom Model (de Broglie Postulate)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wave Packets and Uncertainity Relations; The Propogation of Wave Packets (Simple Wave Propogating in 1-Dimension), Wave Packets to Schrödinger Equation, Uncertainity Principle
Week 4 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation and Probability Interpretation I; Probability Interpretation, Importance of Phases, Probability Current
Week 5 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Wave Equation and Probability Interpretation II; Expectation Values and Particle Momentum, Wave Function in Momentum Space, Schrödinger Equation for Particle in Potential Field
Week 6 - Theoretical
Eigen-Functions (Vectos) and Eigen-Values I; Time Dependent Schrödinger Equation, Eigen-Value—Eigen-Function (Eigen-Vector) Equations, Linear Operators, Infinite Potential Well Problem, Expectation Value of Kinetic Energy, Expansion Postulate and Physical Interpretation, Momentum Eigen-Vectors and Free Particle, Degeneracy, Parity (Parity Operator)
Week 7 - Theoretical
1-Dimensional Potentials I; Potential Step, Potential Well, Potential Barrier, Tunnel Effect
Week 8 - Theoretical
1-Dimensional Potentials II; Bound States in Potential Well Problem, Delta Distribution Potentials, Double Delta Potential Well (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Quantum Harmonic Oscillator
Week 10 - Theoretical
General Structure of Wave Mechanics; Vector Analogy and Expansion Postulate (for an Arbitrary Observable), The Interpretation of Expansion Coefficient, Vector Space Analogy, Operators and Observables, Dirac Notation, Uncertainity Relations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Operator Methods in Quantum Mechanics; The Energy Spectrum of Harmonic Oscillator (Annihilation-Creation Operators), Operators to Schrödinger Eauqtion, The Time Dependance of Operators
Week 12 - Theoretical
Schrödinger Equation in 3-Dimensions; Invariance Under Rotation, Eigen-Values of Angular Momentum, Radial Schrödinger Equation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Angular Momentum; Angular Momentum Operators in Spherical Variables, The Eigen-Functions (Eigen-Vectors) of Component, Which is in the Direction of Rotation Axis, of Angular Momentum, The Annihilation-Creation Operators for Angular Momentum, Spherical Harmonics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hydrogen Atom
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Quiz25011
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination140242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)154
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026