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

Workload

Standard for an AEP course. Some problem sets take a long time and are computation heavy before doing things more qualitatively. [Fall 2023]

Not a lot, but many tedious calculations. [Fall 2023]

General Advice

Take advantage of office hours. They are super helpful and Griffith’s is a great textbook for this course. [Fall 2023]

Testimonials

Professor Fuchs is great. He’s super kind and very helpful during office hours. At the end of the day, he wants everyone to gain a strong understanding of the content. Rating: 5/5. [Fall 2023]

Very standard course. HW not very conceptual, more calculation-based. Rating: 3/5. [Fall 2023]

Past Offerings

Semester Professor Median Grade Syllabus
Fall 2021 Gregory Fuchs B+ —
Fall 2022 Gregory Fuchs B+ —
Fall 2023 Gregory Fuchs B+ —