PHY-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.