PHYSICS 130: Quantum Mechanics I
The origins of quantum mechanics and wave mechanics. Schr¿dinger equation and solutions for one-dimensional systems. Commutation relations. Generalized uncertainty principle. Time-energy uncertainty principle. Separation of variables and solutions for three-dimensional systems; application to a hydrogen atom. Spherically symmetric potentials and angular momentum eigenstates. Spin angular momentum. Addition of angular momentum. Prerequisites: (
PHYSICS 65 or
PHYSICS 70 or
PHYSICS 71) and (
PHYSICS 111 or
MATH 131P or
MATH 173 or
MATH 220) and
PHYSICS 120.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR
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