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                           *  Quantum Theory  *
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Lecturer: Dr. P.J.H. Denteneer 

Description:
Formal and advanced treatment of quantum mechanics allowing for a description of
complex quantum phenomena. The course presents the basic repertoire needed
in courses "Theory of Condensed Matter", "Quantum Optics and Quantum Information", "Effective Field Theory"
and "Quantum Field Theory". Topics are: representations,
quantum dynamics (Schrodinger, Heisenberg and interaction pictures), operators on
(finite- and infinite-dimensional) Hilbert spaces, symmetries in quantum physics, 
quantization of the electromagnetic field, many-body formalism for
identical particles (Second Quantization), the Feynman path integral.

Format:         Lectures, problem sessions, home work
Prerequisites:  Quantum Mechanics, Bachelor of Physics
Literature:     "Quantum Physics" by M. LeBellac (Cambridge UP, 2006) is
                the guide of the course and strongly recommended to buy.
                Lecture notes for part of the course will be provided.
                Other useful additional textbooks for the course: 
                "Modern Quantum Mechanics"- J.J. Sakurai (Addison-Wesley, revised edition, 1993) 
                "A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics" - J.S. Townsend (McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition 2012)
                "Quantum Mechanics" - E. Merzbacher (Wiley, 1970)
                For motivation and inspiration for this course also the popular book (no formulas)
                by Richard P. Feynman titled "QED - The strange theory of light and matter" 
                (Princeton University Press, 1985) is recommended.
Credits:        9 EC
Schedule:       Fall 2012, weeks 36-49.
Examination:    Written exam on Friday January 18, 2013.

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