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Physics 6210: Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Advanced quantum mechanics stressing the
formalism of states and operators
in the study of
quantum dynamics, angular momentum, symmetry and group
theory, perturbation
theory and scattering.
Instructor: James
T. Wheeler
Coordinates: jim.wheeler@usu.edu
SER 228
Office hours: By
appointment
Text: Required:
Notes, by James T. Wheeler
Linked to these pages
Recommended companion:
Modern Quantum Mechanics (Revised edition), by J. Sakurai
Addison Wesley, 1993 (original edition
published 1967).
ISBN-10: 0201539292
ISBN-13: 978-0201539295
Prerequisite: PHYS 4710 or
equivalent
Goals:
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Learn
the basic mathematical elements of quantum mechanics and their relationship to
measurement.
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Understand
the description of dynamical evolution of quantum systems.
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Learn
techniques for describing angular momentum and applications of symmetry.
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Become
familiar with approximation techniques used in quantum mechanics.
Grading
Your
grade will be based on the following weighting of course elements:
Homework: 35%
Midterm: 30%
Total: 100%
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