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Course Information Physics 411: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Fall Semester 2010 Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:10 am – 12:25 pm Location: Neilsen 306 Instructor: Dr. Geoffrey Greene 515 Nielsen [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 11:00 or by appointment Textbook: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics,” D.J. Griffiths Prerequisites: PHY 240 and MATH 435 Note about prerequisite – Physics 411 requires a rather high degree of mathematical sophistication. A familiarity with linear algebra and differential equations is essential for success in this course. Physics 411 is the first semester of a two semester sequence (with 412) and is mandatory for all physics majors pursuing the Academic Physics Concentration. 411 will deal with the foundations of quantum mechanics and the development of formalism and techniques. The topics of Physics 411 will roughly cover chapters 1-4 of Griffith and will follow the text quite closely. Specific Topics will include: The wave function and the uncertainty principle The time independent Schrödinger Equation Examples in one dimension: o Square well o Harmonic oscillator o Bound and scattering states Introduction to linear algebra, Hilbert Space Schrödinger Equation in 3-Dimensions Angular Momentum The Hydrogen Atom The solving of problems is an integral and essential part of this course. Recommended Additional Reading (particularly chapter 1): “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics” B.H.Bransden and C.J.Jaochain