Teaching

Academic Year 2026-27, Term 2

Classical Mechanics II

This course offers an advanced view of classical mechanics through the frameworks of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include the principle of least action, canonical transformations, Poisson brackets, Hamilton–Jacobi theory, the formulation of continuous systems, and the special theory of relativity, emphasizing its connection to classical dynamics.

For lecture-notes and homework sets, contact at sanjibghosh@cuhk.edu.cn

Academic year 2024-2025-2026, Term 2

PHY3420: Quantum Mechanics and its applications II

This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics focusing on its applications. The course introduces key approximation methods in quantum mechanics to solve complex problems. It will develop a solid understanding of perturbation theories, their formalism and scope of applications. Topics in scattering theory, quantum dynamics, and their real-world applications will be covered in detail. Additionally, the course delves into the properties of quantum states and the density matrix, emphasizing their significance in modern quantum applications.

For lecture-notes and homework sets, contact at sanjibghosh@cuhk.edu.cn