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Academic Year 2003/2004


Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 214 SP

This course provides an introduction to wave and matrix mechanics, including wave-particle duality, probability amplitudes and state vectors, eigenvalue problems and the operator formulation of quantum mechanics.

MAJOR READINGS

David J. Griffiths, INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS, required text

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One exam and a final, weekly problem sets, and periodic quizzes.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PHYS    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PHYS213 AND MATH221) (PHYS213 AND MATH223)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Stewart,Brian A.   
Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM;     Location: SCIE201
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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