PH 651 QM

PH 651 - Quantum Mechanics                                                               Fall 2015 Course Summary Basic principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory of angular momentum, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering. PREREQS: PH 435 and PH 451 or equivalents. Instructor Office Hours David McIntyre, mcintyre@ucs.orst.edu, Weniger 311, M 2-3, W 3-4, Th 1-2 Textbook R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, (Plenum Press, 1994) References (Valley Reserve) 1. D. H. McIntyre, Quantum Mechanics: A Paradigms Approach (Pearson, 2012) (QC174.12 .M3785 2012) 2. C. Cohen-Tannoudji, Quantum Mechanics, (Wiley, 1977) (QC174.12 .C6313) Course Outline Topic Reading Homework Review, Mathematics Chaps. 1, 2, 3 HW1        Solns1 Postulates of Quantum Mechanics Chap. 4 HW2        Solns2 One-Dimensional Problems Chap. 5 HW3        Solns3 Classical Limit Chap. 6 HW4        Solns4 Harmonic Oscillator Chap. 7 HW5        Solns5 Path Integrals Chap. 8 HW6        Solns6 Homework Homework problems will be assigned periodically. Collaboration on homework exercises is encouraged provided proper attribution is given, but each student must write an independent presentation of the solution. To receive credit, work must be submitted before due date. Course Evaluation Homework: 35% Midterm exam: 25% (Monday 11/9/15 9:00 am)  Solns:MT   QZ1    QZ2 Final exam: 40% (Tuesday 12/8/15 6:00 pm)  Solns:FXM Students with Disabilities Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098.

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