Physics
4710
Quantum
Mechanics
Spring
2009
Farrell
Edwards
Syllabus
I. Catalog Description
Physics
4710 Quantum Mechanics II.
Principles of Quantum mechanics, operators in Hilbert space, matrix mechanics,
angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory, and applications.
II. Specifics of Physics 4710
This
second semester the following topics are emphasized: angular momentum, problems in three dimensions, matrix mechanics,
spin, applications to atomic, molecular, solid state, and nuclear physics,
perturbation theory, radiation, and scattering.
III. Textbook Introductory Quantum Mechanics, 4th Edition, Richard L.
Liboff, Addison Wesley.
Class
Period: T, Th, 9:00-10:15
Location:
EL 252
Instructor: W. F.
Edwards
Office: Ser 226
Office
Hours: M, W, F 9:30 or by appointment.
Homework
Assignment Schedule: Attached as a separate file.
IV. Exams and Grading
There are three exams: two midterm (1.25 hour) exams worth 100 points each, and the 2 hour
final worth 200 points. Homework
is worth 40 points. Total possible
point score is 440. The homework
score will be proportional to the percentage of assigned problems turned in on
time with substantial work done on them.
Disabilities:
Students with physical, sensory, emotional or medical impairments may be
eligible for reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All accommodations
are coordinated through the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Room 101 of the
University Inn, 797-2444 voice, 797-0740 TTY, or toll free at 1-800-259-2966.
Please contact the DRC as early in the semester as possible. Alternate format
materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance notice.
Final Exam:
Schedule Spring
2009
|
Date |
Topic |
Ch |
Sections |
Problems |
|
Jan 6 8 |
Angular Momentum |
9 9 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
18, 19 23, 25, 26 |
|
13 15 |
|
9 9 |
|
30, 31, 32 |
|
20 22 |
Problems in 3 Dimensions |
10 10 |
1,2,3.4 5,6 |
5,7 9,10,18,19,23,34 |
|
27 29 |
Problems in 3 Dimensions |
10 10 |
7 |
38,50,51,52,53,54 Leighton 5-4,5,6,8,9 |
|
Feb 3 5 |
First Exam |
10 |
|
Leighton 5-12,13,14,18,19 |
|
10 12 |
Matrix Mechanics; Spin |
11 11 |
1,2 4,5,6 |
4,6,7,8 38,39,40,41,42 |
|
17 19 |
MLK No class Matrix Mechanics; Spin |
11 |
7,8 |
43,44,45,47,50 |
|
24 26 |
|
11 11 |
10 |
53,55,57 58,59,60 |
|
Mar 3 5 |
Atoms and Molecules |
12 12 |
1,2 3,4 |
1,2,3,4 |
|
10 12 |
Spring Break Spring Break |
|
|
|
|
17 19 |
Atoms and Molecules |
12 12 |
8 |
5,6,9,10 20,23,42 |
|
24 26 |
Second Exam |
12 |
|
|
|
31 Apr 2 |
Perturbation Theory |
13 13 |
1,2 3,5 |
1.6,7,9 12,13,15 |
|
7 9 |
Extra Topics |
13 |
6,7 |
16,28 |
|
14 16 |
Extra Topics Extra Topics |
|
|
|
|
21 23 |
Extra Topics Review for Final |
|
|
|