Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS660: Quantum Mechanics I
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Offering:
Fall, Spring, Class 3, cr. 3.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 530, PHYS 550, PHYS 600, and PHYS 610, or equivalent; Corequisite: PHYS 601.
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Description:
Origins of the quantum theory, the uncertainty and complementarity principles. The Schrodinger equation and its solutions for simple physical systems. Mathematical formulation of the quantum theory. Applications: simple harmonic oscillator, theory of angular momentum, the hydrogen atom. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory. The Pauli exclusion principle. Spin of the electron. Elementary theory of scattering.
Instructor(s):
LASHKARI, NIMA
Email:
lashkari@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2024
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Mechanics (Volume 1) | Claude Cohen-Tannoudji | 2nd | 9783527345533 | Wiley | Required | |
| Quantum Mechanics (Volume 2) | Claude Cohen-Tannoudji | 2nd | 9783527345540 | Wiley | Required | |
| Quantum Mechanics (Volume 3) | Claude Cohen-Tannoudji,Frank Laloe,Bernard Diu | 9783527345557 | Wiley | Optional |
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