PHYSI 425 - Quantum Mechanics

Upper Division

Prerequisites
PHYSI 253 and either PHYSI 305 or PHYSI 310; Minimum grade C-.

Introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum theory. Using the Schrödinger and Heisenberg formulations of the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, the theory of quantized angular momentum and scattering are studied. The concepts of Hilbert space, operators, commutation relations and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle are included.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: PHYSI 125

Course credits: 4