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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - PHYS 385 D100

Quantum Mechanics I (3)

Class Number: 1222

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
    BLU 10921, Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 4, 2019
    8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    AQ 3153, Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 252 or 254; PHYS 285 or ENSC 380 or CHEM 260, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 211; MATH 310.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Wave mechanics and the Schroedinger equation, the harmonic oscillator, introduction to Dirac notation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, atomic structure, time-independent perturbation theory, atomic spectra, and applications. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics:

1) Stern-Gerlach experiment and the spin of electron
2) Rotations and matrix mechanics: operators, eigenvalues, eigenstates
3) Angular Momentum and the uncertainty relations
4) Time evolution and the Schroedinger equation
5) Two spin-1/2 particles
6) Wave mechanics in one dimension: coordinate and momentum basis
7) Particle in a box
8) Harmonic oscillator
9) Wave mechanics in three dimensions: hydrogen atom
10) Orbital angular momentum
11) Time-independent perturbation theory
12) Identical particles

Grading

  • Homework 30%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final Exam 50%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required book:
"A modern approach to quantum mechanics"
John. S. Townsend

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, before the end of the first week of classes.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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