Physics (PHYS)
Department of Physics
Faculty of Science
PHYS 3701 [0.5 credit]
Elements of Quantum Mechanics
Analysis of interference experiments with waves and particles; fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation; angular momentum, atomic beams; hydrogen atom; atomic and molecular spectroscopy; Pauli principle; simple applications in the physics of elementary particles.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 2604,
MATH 2000 [1.0] (may be taken concurrently), or
MATH 2004 or
MATH 2008, and
MATH 3705 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.