PHYSICS 7542 - Quantum Mechanics A
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| Course Code | PHYSICS 7542 |
| Course | Quantum Mechanics A |
| Coordinating Unit | The School of Chemistry & Physics , Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate Coursework |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | PHYSICS 2510, MATHS 2101 or MATHS 2201, MATHS 2102 or MATHS 2202 |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | PHYSICS 3004, PHYSICS 3542 |
| Assumed Knowledge | PHYSICS 2532, PHYSICS 2534 |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course develops concepts in quantum mechanics such that the behaviour of the physical universe can be understood from a fundamental point of view. lt provides a basis for further study of quantum mechanics. Content will include: Review of the Schrodinger equation, operators, eigenfunctions, compatible observables, infinite well in one and three dimensions, degeneracy; Fourier methods and momentum space; Hermiticity; scalar products of wave functions, completeness relations, matrix mechanics; harmonic oscillator in one and three dimensions; sudden approximation; central potentials, quantisation of angular momentum, separation of radial and anqular variables, spherical harmonics, hydroqen atom, spin. |
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