PHYS531 - Quantum Mechanics I

Status
O
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Quantum Mechanics I
Term
2021C
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Subject area
PHYS
Section number only
001
Section ID
PHYS531001
Course number integer
531
Meeting times
MW 12:00 PM-01:30 PM
Meeting location
DRLB 2C6
Level
graduate
Instructors
Charles L. Kane
Description
Graduate-level introduction to quantum theory. Topics covered include the postulates of quantum mechanics, unitary operators, time evolution and Schrodinger's equation, theory of angular momentum, density matrices, and Bell's inequalities. Other topics may include semi-classical (WKB) approximation, bound state techniques, periodic potentials and resonance phenomena. Prerequisite: A minimum of one semester of Quantum Mechanics at the advanced undergraduate level.
Course number only
531
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No