PHYS 421 - Quantum Mechanics I

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

The fundamental concepts and principles of Physics and Astronomy quantum physics are developed in a mathematically rigorous way and applied to atomic, nuclear and solid state physics. Topics include the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, the Schroedinger equation, and selected topics such as the harmonic oscillator, orbital and spin angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, identical particles, elementary matrix mechanics, multi-electron atoms, and collision theory. Normally offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years. Prerequisites: PHYS 243 and MATH 234 or 265 (both of which may be taken concurrently with permission of the instructor).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHYS-243 AND (MATH-234 OR MATH-265)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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