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PHYS515

Applications of Quantum Mechanics PHYS515 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

Development of the formalism of quantum mechanics in three dimensions and its apllication to the hydrogen atom. Perterbation theory will be developed for dealing with complex problems. Open only to graduate students.

MAJOR READINGS

INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS by David
Griffiths

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets, quizzes, midterm, final and a project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students must have had a course in quantum mechanics at the level of PHYS214, Foundations of Quantum Mechanics.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Beauchamp, K; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 0; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Development of the atomic model.

Reference:

Hewitt, Paul G., CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS. New York: Harper Collins, 1993

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