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Physics 424 - Quantum Mechanics

Schroedinger Equation in Three Dimensions Separation of Variables Quantization of Angular Momentum Parity The One-Electron Atom Degeneracy Zeeman Effect Stern-Gerlach Experiment Electron Spin Spin-Orbit Interaction, Hyperfine Interaction Exclusion Principle, Periodic Table Helium Atom, Exchange Forces Alkali Atoms LS Coupling Molecules; Ionic, Covalent Bonds, Molecular Spectra Quantum Statistics, Distribution Functions Photon and Free Electron Gas Solids, Electronic Bands, Metals, Semiconductors and Insulators Properties of Nuclei Nuclear Liquid Drop, Shell Model Radioactive Decay.

Course Information

Level: Undergraduate Semester Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 GenEd:
Prerequisite: PHYSIC 284
Co-requisite: none

Current Semester (Fall 2009)

Section: 1 Instructor: Pocar
Times: MWF 10:10 Location: LGRT 202


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