Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (342-2-01)
Instructors
Franz M Geiger
Meeting Info
Technological Institute M128: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics and includes applications in spectroscopy. Topics to be covered include: The wave equation (the transition from classical to quantum mechanics), the Schrodinger equation, particle-in-a-box models, QM operators, the postulates of QM, the harmonic oscillator and rigid rotor, the hydrogen atom, multi-electron atoms, and approximate methods for solving the Schroedinger equation.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: MATH 230-2; PHYSICS 135-1 and 135-2; and CHEM 342-1
Class Materials (Required)
Title: Physical Chemistry, 9th edition preferred
Author: Peter Atkins
Publisher: Freeman Press
ISBN: 9781429218122
Approx. price: $202 new, $96 rental
Note: this is the same text used in 342-1.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Title: Solutions Manual for Physical Chemistry, 9th edition
Author: Peter Atkins & Julio dePaula
Publisher: Freeman Press
ISBN: 9781429231282
Approx. price: $76 new, $36 rental
Note: this is the same suggested text used in 342-1.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: MATH 230-2; PHYSICS 135-1 and 135-2; and CHEM 342-1