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Physics 2566: Non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics II
Spring 2011
- Required text: K. Gottfried and T.-M. Yan: "Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals," 2nd edition
- Additional recommended literature:
J. J. Sakurai: "Modern Quantum Mechanics," revised edition
E. Merzbacher: "Quantum Mechanics", 3rd edition
- Prerequisites: Physics 2565
- Lectures: MWF 11:00-11:50am (105 Allen Hall)
Course description
This course is the second half of a systematic survey of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Topics to be covered include: symmetries, scattering theory, systems of identical particles, path integral formalism, quantum theory of electromagnatic radiation, and a short introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics.We will mainly work with the textbook by Gottfried and Yan (be sure to use the 2nd edition!). However, occiasionally the lecture and homework assignments will cover material that is not from this book. On the other hand, the lecture will not cover every aspect from the book. Therefore it is essential that you attend lectures and read along in the textbook throughout the semester.
This course is a graduate level core course, and the second half of a two-semester series.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of learning the material of this course. Homework will be assigned each week on Monday and collected next week on Monday. You are encouraged to discuss the homework problems with each other after you have tried them to the best of your ability, but you cannot copy the solutions from each other. The homework assignments and solutions will be available for download on CourseWeb.Some of the homework problems will be discussed in class (after they have been graded and returned). For this purpose I will occiasionally pick one student at random to present her/his solution on the board. In this way, you can learn from each other's solutions, and also practice your presentation skills.