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PHYS7351 Graduate quantum mechanics (6 credits) Academic Year 2026
Offering Department Physics Quota ---
Course Co-ordinator Prof S Q Shen, Physics < sshen@hku.hk >
Teachers Involved (Prof S Q Shen,Physics)
Course Objectives This graduate level course covers the theory and advanced techniques in quantum mechanics, and their applications to selected topics in condensed matter physics.  This is an elective course for the theoretical physics theme.
Course Contents & Topics The course will cover the following topics: Dirac notation; quantum dynamics; the second quantization; symmetry, group theory and conservation laws; permutation symmetry and identical particles; perturbation and scattering theory; introduction of relativistic quantum mechanics.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO 1 formulate and solve problems in quantum mechanics using Dirac notation
CLO 2 examine and predict the properties of identical quantum particles
CLO 3 argue the importance of symmetry and conservation laws in quantum mechanics
CLO 4 explain physical phenomena in the modern language of quantum mechanics
CLO 5 analyse physical system in a quantum mechanical way
CLO 6 recognise the connection between relativity and quantum mechanics
Pre-requisites
(and Co-requisites and
Impermissible combinations)		 Pass in PHYS3150 and PHYS4351.
This course is mutually exclusive with PHYS8351.
Course Status with Related Major/Minor /Professional Core 2026 Major in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2026 Major in Physics (Intensive) ( Disciplinary Elective )
2026 Minor in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2025 Major in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2025 Major in Physics (Intensive) ( Disciplinary Elective )
2025 Minor in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Major in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Major in Physics (Intensive) ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Minor in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Major in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Major in Physics (Intensive) ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Minor in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Major in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Major in Physics (Intensive) ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Minor in Physics ( Disciplinary Elective )
Course to PLO Mapping 2026 Major in Physics < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2026 Major in Physics (Intensive) < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2025 Major in Physics < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2025 Major in Physics (Intensive) < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2024 Major in Physics < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2024 Major in Physics (Intensive) < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2023 Major in Physics < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2023 Major in Physics (Intensive) < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2022 Major in Physics < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2022 Major in Physics (Intensive) < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
Offer in 2026 - 2027 Y        1st sem    Examination Dec     
Offer in 2027 - 2028 Y
Course Grade A+ to F
Grade Descriptors
A Demonstrate thorough mastery at an advanced level of extensive knowledge and skills required for attaining all the course learning outcomes. Show strong analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, with evidence of original thought, and ability to apply knowledge to a wide range of complex, familiar and unfamiliar situations. Apply highly effective organizational and presentational skills.
B Demonstrate substantial command of the knowledge and skills required for attaining most of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, and ability to apply knowledge to familiar and some unfamiliar situations. Apply effective organizational and presentational skills.
C Demonstrate general but incomplete command of knowledge and skills required for attaining most of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of some analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, and ability to apply knowledge to most familiar situations. Apply moderately effective organizational and presentational skills.
D Demonstrate partial but limited command of knowledge and skills required for attaining some of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of some coherent and logical thinking, but with limited analytical and critical abilities. Show limited ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. Apply limited or barely effective organizational and presentational skills.
Fail Demonstrate little or no evidence of command of knowledge and skills required for attaining the course learning outcomes. Lack of analytical and critical abilities, logical and coherent thinking. Show very little or no ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. Organization and presentational skills are minimally effective or ineffective.
Communication-intensive Course N
Course Type Lecture-based course
Course Teaching
& Learning Activities
Activities Details No. of Hours
Lectures 36.0
Tutorials 12.0
Reading / Self study 80.0
Assessment Methods
and Weighting
Methods Details Weighting in final
course grade (%)		 Assessment Methods
to CLO Mapping
Assignments 20.0 1,2,3,4,5,6
Examination 3-hour written exam 50.0 1,2,3,4,5,6
Test 30.0 1,2,3,4,5,6
Required/recommended reading
and online materials		 Lecture notes provided by Course Coordinator
J. J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Addison-Wesley, 1994)
L. I. Schiff: Quantum Mechanics (McGraw-Hill, 1968)
Course Website http://moodle.hku.hk
Additional Course Information NIL


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