PHYS 4617 - Quantum Physics

(4 credits)

Prerequisites: PHYS 3610, PHYS 3010, and senior standing.

Introduces quantum theory and nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. The course covers historical development of ideas that led to present-day theories, Schroedinger’s equation and applications, approximation methods, matrix methods, and related topics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week.

Dual Listed With: PHYS 5617.