PHSCS 451
Quantum Mechanics
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Analytical foundations of quantum mechanics.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Concepts of Quantum Mechanics
Learning Outcome
Understand the mechanics of operators, eigenstates and eigenvalues. Learn how to build wave functions, estimate expectation values and standard deviations, and apply the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
Title
Mathematical Techniques
Learning Outcome
Manipulate the Schrödinger equation to solve for wave functions.
Title
Solutions for Standard Potentials
Learning Outcome
Develop free-particle and bound-state solutions to the Schrödinger equation. (In particular, harmonic oscillator, infinite and finite square-well, finite barrier potentials…).
Title
Hydrogen
Learning Outcome
Construct simple solutions for Hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin systems, atoms and solids.
