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.
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
3
Prerequisites:
PHYSIC 284
Corequisites:
none
Semester(s) offered:
Fall
Course Schedules
Semester | Sec | Instructor | Times / Rm |
---|---|---|---|
Fall 2012 |
1 |
Andrea Pocar |
MWF 10:10 HASA 113 |
Fall 2011 |
1 |
Andrea Pocar |
MWF 10:10 HASA 113 |
Fall 2010 |
1 |
Laura Cadonati |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2009 |
1 |
Andrea Pocar |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2008 |
1 |
Laura Cadonati |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2007 |
1 |
Laura Cadonati |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2006 |
1 |
Eugene Golowich |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2005 |
1 |
Eugene Golowich |
MWF 10:10-11:00 LGRT 202 |
Fall 2004 | Eugene Golowich |
MWF 10:10-11:00 LGRT 202 |
|
Fall 2003 | William Gerace |
MWF 10:10 LGRT 321 |
Department of Physics