Quantum Mechanics (339-1-1)
Instructors
Gerald Gabrielse
Meeting Info
Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
This is the first of a two-quarter course on quantum theory. We will discuss both the meaning of the theory and how to use it to calculate experimentally observable quantities for simple systems involving atoms, spins, light polarization, and tunneling.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: second-year standing in ISP or PHYS 330-1, MATH 240/PHYS 311-1. Strong ability to do practical calculations with calculus and familiarity with complex numbers.
Learning Objectives
Understand and apply the concepts related to the quantum mechanical amplitude, quantum states, superposition of quantum states, observables and operators, quantum measurement, unitary time evolution, transition amplitudes and probabilities, and symmetry and conservation laws.
Teaching Method
Lectures and discussion section
Evaluation Method
Homework, participation, midterm, and final exam.
Class Materials (Required)
John S. Townsend, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics (Second Edition)
Associated Classes
DIS - Locy Hall 111: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM