ISTITUZIONI DI FISICA TEORICA

Academic Year 2020/2021 - 3° Year
Teaching Staff: Fabio SIRINGO
Credit Value: 9
Scientific field: FIS/02 - Theoretical physics, mathematical models and methods
Taught classes: 42 hours
Exercise: 45 hours
Term / Semester: One-year

Learning Objectives

Full knowledge and understanding of the foundations of special relativity and quantum mechanics. Ability to solve simple problems on elementary physical systems by the methods of quantum mechanic and classical electromagnetism. For more details on the content see also: www.dfa.unict.it/corsi/L-30/docenti/fabio.siringo


Course Structure

Traditional lectures

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.


Detailed Course Content

Classical and relativistic mechanics, classical electromagnetism.

Quantum mechanics, foundations and simple applications.

Approximate methods (perturbative and variational methods)

For more details see: www.dfa.unict.it/corsi/L-30/docenti/fabio.siringo


Textbook Information

1) R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Springer.

2) C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum Mechanics Vol.I e II, Wiley.

3) L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifsits, Vol.I Meccanica, Vol. II Teoria dei Campi e Vol. III Meccanica Quantistica, Editori Riuniti.