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PHYS214
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS214 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 30 | 12 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
Photo Caption and Credits
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
A.P. French and E.F. Taylor, INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
PHYSICS
M.A. Morrison, UNDERSTANDING QUANTUM MECHANICS required text
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two exams, weekly problem
sets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS
Prerequisites:
PHYS213 and MATH221 or PHYS213 and MATH223
- Section 01
- Lindquist, R
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
Double-slit interference experiment.
Reference:
Hewitt, Paul G., CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS. New York:
Harper Collins, 1993
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