- Overview of theoretical physics areas, problems, applications and unifying concepts.
- Analytical mechanics and the connection to quantum mechanics.
- Postulates of quantum mechanics and probability interpretation.
- Analysis of important problems with solution of the Schrödinger equation.
- Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics.
- Approximate methods with examples.
- Numerical solutions.
- Many-particle systems, fermions and bosons.
- Introduction to statistical mechanics.
- Applications in nanostructures, quantum computers, etc.
SI1155 Theoretical Physics 6.0 credits
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 17 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P4 (6.0 hp)
- Pace of study
33%
- Application code
60511
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
- No information inserted
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
Degree Programme in Engineering Mathematics, åk 3, Optional
Degree Programme in Engineering Physics, åk 2, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering, åk 3, Conditionally Elective
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 3, MAFY, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Engineering Physics, åk 1, TFYE, Optional
Contact
Mats Wallin (wallin@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SI1155 (Spring 2025–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI1155 (Spring 2025–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the student shall be able to
- Describe the areas, problems and methods of theoretical physics.
- Set up important models in quantum physics and statistical physics and describe applications where the models apply.
- Formulate and solve physical problems with methods that are covered in the course.
- Use approximate methods and numerical methods to solve quantum mechanical problems and assess their advantages, disadvantages and accuracy.
- Perform derivations of important results in the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Active participation in SH1014 Modern Physics or SH1017 Physics for Engineering Mathematics.
Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge in physics corresponding to Modern physics (SH1014) and Engineering mathematics (SI1200).
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboration, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
A-E grade on TEN1 and Pass LAB1
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Mats Wallin (wallin@kth.se)