PH4723/6723 - Applications of Quantum Mechanics

Catalog Data

Three hours lecture. Introduction to perturbation theory and quantum statistics. Topics selected from multi-electron atoms, diatomic molecules, solid state and nuclear physics.

Prerequisites By Topic

PH 4713

Objectives

Further investigation into Quantum Mechanics topics including current applications and ideas.

Topics Covered

  1. Spin-1/2 Particle
  2. Hydrogen Atom Properties
  3. Angular Momentum
  4. Multielectron atoms
  5. Atomic Structure