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Quantum Physics
University of Galway - Direct Enroll Program
Galway, Ireland
Dates: late Aug 2025 - mid Dec 2025
Quantum Physics
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Physics
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PH333
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 2.5
Contact Hours: 36
DESCRIPTION
This module provides an introduction to quantum physics. It describes the origin of quantum physics using the theories of Planck for blackbody radiation and Einstein for specific heat. The course then progresses to describe matter using wave functions. The Schrodinger equation is introduced and solved for a number of model problems. The development of operators to extract information from matter waves is considered next. The formal structure of quantum mechanics is then introduced. The course finally considers a two identical particle problem and introduces the concept of the Pauli Exclusion Principle.