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PH484 INTERMEDIATE QUANTUM MECHANICS

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 7 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PH484 QUANTUM MECHANICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=3.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2003-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course begins with a basic introduction to the fundamental postulates of quantum theory. These postulates are then used to develop Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and Schroedinger's equation. Solutions to Schroedinger's equation are sought, first for relatively simple systems such as square wells and harmonic oscillators, and then for the hydrogen atom. The properties of the hydrogen atom are studied in detail. The course also covers approximation methods used for physical systems with small perturbing forces acting on them.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One in-class laboratory exercise.
Prerequisites
all of MA484, PH365, PH381