Physics

PHYS139A Quantum Mechanics I

Basic principles and mathematical techniques of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics: Schrodinger equation and Dirac notation; one-dimensional systems, including the free particle and harmonic oscillator; three-dimensional problems with spherical symmetry; angular momentum; hydrogen atom; spin; identical particles and degenerate gases. (Formerly Quantum Mechanics.)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101B or PHYS 102; and PHYS 116A, PHYS 116B, and PHYS 116C.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring

Instructor

M. Dine