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PHYS 66000 - Quantum Mechanics I


Credit Hours: 3.00.  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. Prerequisite: PHYS 53000 , PHYS 55000 , PHYS 60000 , PHYS 61000 , Corequisite: PHYS 60100 . Typically offered Fall Spring.Credits: 3.00