Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics

Education facts

Code: FYSB22

<p><span style="color:#4d4c44">This is an introductory course in Quantum Mechanics. You will start with a brief historical background and discuss the basic ideas and postulates of quantum theory. Schrödingers wave equation will then be introduced and you will learn how to solve it for potentials in one dimension, such as wells and barriers. This is followed by concepts and formalism of operators, observables and measurements in quantum mechanics. The course ends by discussing the quantum model for an harmonic oscillator and introducing the hydrogen atom as a basic example of "round", three dimensional quantum mechanics.</span></p>

Entry requirements

Entry to the course requires general entry requirements and 30 credits in mathematics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed) including courses equivalent to MATA21 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits, MATA22 Linear Algebra 1, 7.5 credits and NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits, and an additional 15 credits in mathematics (at least taken) including courses equivalent to MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits and MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits, and either 30 credits in physics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed) including courses equivalent to FYSA22 Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics, 7.5 credits, FYSA23 Introduction to University Physics, with Electricity, 7.5 credits, FYSA13 Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits and FYSA14 Introduction to University Physics, with Thermodynamics, Climate and Experimental Methodology, 7.5 credits, or an additional 30 credits in mathematics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed) including courses equivalent to MATB23 Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits and MATB24 Linear Analysis, 7.5 credits. Students who have obtained the equivalent knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %