PH 652 QM

PH 652 - Quantum Mechanics                                                          Winter 2016

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 and PH 651.

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

Uncertainty Relations

Chap. 9

HW1        Solns1
Systems with N Degrees of Freedom
 Chap. 10

HW2        Solns2
Symmetries and their Consequences
 Chap. 11

HW3        Solns3

Rotational Invariance and Angular Momentum

Chap. 12

HW4        Solns4

The Hydrogen Atom

Chap. 13

HW5        Solns5

Spin

Chap. 14

HW6        Solns6

Addition of Angular Momentum

Chap. 15

HW7        Solns7

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 2/8/16 9:00 am)  Solns:MT
Final exam: 40% (Thursday 3/17/16 2:00 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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