PHYS 5382 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Institution:

Southern Methodist University

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A study of the development of quantum theory including blackbody radiation, the Bohr atom, and the photoelectric effect. Wave-mechanics and matrix-mechanics approaches will be studied, as well as a brief introduction to the Dirac formalism. Solutions to the Schr dinger equation for a variety of one-dimensional problems and for the hydrogen atom are discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 and MATH 3353.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smu.edu

Phone Number:

(214) 768-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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