PHYS 375 - Quantum Mechanics

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FA, alternate years. The main emphasis is on wave mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules. One-electron atoms are discussed in detail. Additional topics discussed are electronic spin and atomic spectra and structure. Nuclei, the solid state, and fundamental particles are also considered. Prerequisite: PHYS 306 and MATH 231. (Concurrent registration in MATH 231 is allowed with permission of the Instructor.) A course including linear algebra is recommended.