Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantum Mechanics
Course Code: FZK511
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Discussion of similarities and differences between quantum mechanics and classical mechanics by teaching the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, representation of mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics, representation of applications of quantum mechanics to basic systems like harmonic oscillator.

Course Content

Quantum theory and wave structure of the matter, the meaning of the wave function, wave packet, free particle motion and wave equation, Schrödinger equation wave function and operator algebra, principles of wave mechanics, scattering problem in one dimension, transfer and scattering matrices, harmonic oscillator, WKB approximation ,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Onur GENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students explain the differences between the point of views of quantum mechanics and classical mechanics to the nature
2.Students can make comment on the meaning of wave function in quantum mechanics
3.Students solve the bound state and scattering problems in one dimension
4.Students construct the algebra of harmonic oscillator and explain the importance of harmonic oscillator in quantum mechanics
5.Students can approximately solve the problems, which do not have exact solutions, using the WKB approximation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Quantum Mechanics, Eugen Merzbacher, 3.Ed
2.Quantum Mechanics, B.H. Bransden & C.J. Joachim, 2.Ed
3.Quantum Mechanics, Arno Bohm, 3. Ed.
4.Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, R. Shankar, 2.Ed.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Quantum Theory and Wave Structure of the Matter
Week 1 - Preparation Work
B.H. Bransden & C.J. Joachim Quantum Mechanics (2. Ed)Section 2.1-2.4
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Meaning of the Wave Function
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.), Chapter 1
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wave Packets, Free Particle Motion
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.) Section 2.1-2.3
Week 4 - Theoretical
Wave Equation
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.) Section 2.4, 2.5
Week 5 - Theoretical
Schrödinger's Equation and Wave Function
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.) Section 3.1, 32
Week 6 - Theoretical
Operator Algebra
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.), Section 3.1, 32
Week 7 - Theoretical
Principles of Wave Mechanics
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.), Section 3.3
Week 8 - Theoretical
Principles of Wave Mechanics (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scattering Problems in One Dimension
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Shankar R. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2. Ed.)Section 5.3, 5.4
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transfer and Scattering Matrices
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.), Section 6.3
Week 11 - Theoretical
Harmonic Oscillator
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Shankar R., Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2. Ed.),Section 7.4
Week 12 - Theoretical
WKB Approximation
Week 12 - Preparation Work
B.H. Bransden & C.J. Joachim, Quantum Mechanics (2. Ed.),Section8.4, Appendix B
Week 13 - Theoretical
Variational Methods
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Shankar R., Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2. Ed.),Section 16.1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Vector Spaces in Quantum Mechanics
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Eugen Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics (3. Ed.) Section 9.1,9.92
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
Assignment125328
Final Examination145550
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)204
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
1
5
1
1
OÇ-2
5
4
5
3
1
5
1
4
OÇ-3
3
4
4
2
1
3
1
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
1
5
2
3
OÇ-5
3
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026