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Dec 21, 2024
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PHYS 4021 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
A survey of the theory and application of quantum mechanics. Short historical introduction to quantum mechanics; solutions of one-dimensional Schroedinger equation (wells, barriers, tunneling); formalism of quantum mechanics (Dirac notation, state vector, representation theory, operators, bases, measurement, uncertainty principle, Hilbert space); quantum harmonic oscillator (position representation and ladder operators); central potentials and angular momentum; bound states of central potentials (spherical square well and hydrogen atom); identical particles and spin, brief treatment of single-particle theory (Hartree approximation).
Requisites: PHYS 2053
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Ability to solve elementary problems involving identical particles.
- Practical command of one dimensional quantum mechanics and its formalism.
- The ability to properly quantize simple classical systems.
- Understanding of the Superposition Principle and measurement theory.
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