Program Overview

Quantum Chemistry Program

Overview

The Quantum Chemistry program is a comprehensive course that covers the transition from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, wave function, Schr—dinger equation, energy states, and quantum mechanical model systems.

Lecturer

The program is led by Prof. Dr. Malte Drescher.

Dates and Schedule

The program is held on the following dates and times:

• Monday: 11:45 - 13:15, L 602
• Friday: 11:45 - 12:30, G 300

Content

The program covers the following topics:

• Transition from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics
• Wave-particle duality
• Wave function
• Schr—dinger equation
• Energy states
• Quantum mechanical model systems for translational motion, rotations, and oscillations
• Angular momentum
• Spin
• Atomic orbitals
• Single and multi-electron atoms
• Molecular orbitals
• Chemical bonding

Detailed Schedule

The program schedule is as follows:

• Monday: Introduction
• Friday: Classical waves
• Monday: Schr—dinger equation & Operator theory
• Friday: Operator theory
• Monday: QM modelling systems
• Friday: Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
• Monday: Commutation relations
• Monday: Rigid rotator
• Friday: Energy & momentum expectation value for the particle in the box
• Monday: Rigid rotator
• Monday: H-atom
• Friday: Harmonic oscillator
• Monday: He-atom
• Friday: He-atom: Radial functions & energy eigenvalues
• Monday: He-atom
• Friday: Spin & Pauli-principle

Language

The program is held in German.