PHYS 420: Quantum Physics I

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This course presents a mathematical introduction required for the understanding of quantum mechanics. The solutions of the Schrodinger equation for a free particle and a particle in one-dimensional potentials (square, barrier, etc.), and the postulates of quantum mechanics are presented. The simple harmonic oscillator problem is solved. Other topics include angular momentum, spin, the two-particle problem and the hydrogen atom. Prerequisites: PHYS 305 and PHYS 306. (F;S)
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