General Information

Introductory course in quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on developing both an intuitive understanding of quantum mechanics and how to apply it rigorously.

Prerequisites

PHYS 2214 or PHYS 2218, Corequisite: 4200

Topics Covered

  • Schrodinger’s equation
  • Statistical interpretation of the wavefunction
  • Potentials in 1 to 3 dimensions
  • Dirac notation and Hilbert space
  • Ladder operators for harmonic potentials and angular momentum
  • Exact solutions for the hydrogen atom and spin systems

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Past Offerings

Semester Professor Median Grade Syllabus
Fall 2021 Gregory Fuchs B+ —