Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
431
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
The Schroedinger wave equation in differential equation, Dirac, and matrix notation. Application to fundamental systems including the harmonic oscillator, potential barriers, spin, and the hydrogen atom.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand the mechanics of operators, eigenstates and eigen values.
Outcome
Develop free-particle and bound-state solutions to the Schrödinger equation.
Outcome
Construct simple solutions for Hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin systems.
Outcome
Apply techniques such as time-independent perturbation theory.
Dependencies
Programs
PHYS431
is a
completion requirement
for: