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MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
1.
Communicate in-depth knowledge of modern physics, i.e. the special theory of relativity and quantum theory
2.
Develop your problem solving and critical thinking skills
3.
Employ the skills needed to perform experimental tests, acquire data, analyse that data, and communicate the significance of your results to others
4.
Acquire a perspective of the scientific process and the development of the Quantum Theory.
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Unit content:Content
· Special Theory of Relativity
· Quantum Theory
· Schrödinger equation
· Describe the values and significance of the three quantum numbers n, l, m, and their connection with conservation of energy and angular momentum
· Normalisations of wave functions and associated probabilities
· Magnetic moments of atoms
· Normal Zeeman effect
· Stern-Gerlach experiment
· Total angular momentum of atomic electrons is a sum of the orbital and spin angular momenta
· effect on quantised energy levels of spin-orbit interaction of an atomic electron
· Pauli Exclusion Principle
· Periodic Table.
· Chemical properties.
· LS coupling
· Molecular bonds and energy levels
Selection rules