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: