Quantum Mechanics I (PHYS*3230)

Course Information

Instructor Information

Office Hours

Tue. 8:30 am - 10:00 am. However, don't be afraid to stop by my office and ask questions. It’s okay not to know.

Lectures and Tutorials

Lectures

Tutorials

Final Exam: December 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Room TBA

Course Texts

• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, by D.J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2005);
• Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, by H.J. Weber and G.B. Arfken (Elsevier Academic Press, 2004)

Evaluation

Note: You are required to attend lectures.

Course Topics

1. Review of mathematical tools required for the course. Wave function, Schrodinger equation. Statistical interpretation of the wave function.
2. One-dimensional quantum mechanics: Free particle and a wave packet, Finite and infinite potential wells, bound states and quantization; scattering states; Potential barrier tunneling, reflection and transmission; delta-potential.
3. Mathematical formalism of Quantum Mechanics, Observables and Hermitian operators; eigenvalue- eigenfunction problem. Operators of position and momentum, and the uncertainty principle. Momentum representation. Dirac notations.
4. One-dimensional quantum mechanics, continued: Kronig-Penney potential and energy band structure of solids. The harmonic oscillator. Ladder operators. Coherent states.
5. Three-dimensional quantum mechanics: Coulomb potential and hydrogen atom; Angular momentum. If time allows: Symmetries and Conservation Laws in QM. Spin, identical particles. Exchange Interactions.

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