Quantum Mechanics 1

Catalog description

Introduction to non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Topics include experimental foundations, wave-particle duality, Schroedinger equation, wave function interpretation, the state vector, Hilbert space, Dirac notation, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, one-dimensional quantum problems, tunneling, the harmonic oscillator, three-dimensional quantum problems, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, spin, angular momentum addition, identical particles, elementary perturbation theory, fine/hyperfine structure of hydrogen, dynamics of two-level systems, and applications. An assignment will ask the student to relate this course to their research. Department consent required.