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Quantum Chemistry (442-1-01)

Instructors

George C Schatz

Meeting Info

Technological Institute LG52: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

The aim of this course is to provide graduate students with an intuitive understanding of quantum mechanics in preparation of advanced quantum chemistry courses and their research. Basic topics will be covered such as the Schrödinger equation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, operators, and commutation relations, and simple quantum systems will be solved using analytical techniques. A basic understanding of algebra and differential equations is required. Throughout this course, an emphasis will be put on how the quantum mechanical concepts are related to one another, as well as to everyday classical phenomena.

Class Materials (Required)

Instead of a textbook, we will provide pdf copies of some chapters of the Ratner-Schatz textbook "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry" on Canvas.