Course Info Physics 411: Introduction to Quantum mechanics Section 411001 Fall Semester 2005 Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:10 am – 12.25 pm in P306 Instructor: Dr. Hanno H. Weitering Office: 406B Nielsen Physics Bldg. Phone: 974-7841 or 574-1911 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00-11.00 a.m. or see me right after class, or make an appointment. Textbook: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics” by D.J. Griffiths Prerequisites: PHY 240 or, equivalently MATH 435 Brief course description: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is a two-semester course (411 and 412) and is mandatory for all physics majors pursuing the Academic Physics Concentration. Roughly, 411 deals with the foundations and development of quantum theory whereas 412 is more geared toward the applications of quantum theory. The topics of PHY 411 cover chapters 1-4 of Griffith (Ch. 1-7 of Bransden and Joachain): • Wave function and the uncertainty principle; Fourier analysis • Time independent Schrödinger Equation • One-dimensional examples: bound states and scattering states; harmonic oscillator • Linear algebra, formalisms, and Hilbert space • Schrödinger Equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, H-atom. Other recommended reading: “Quantum Physics” by S. Gasiorowicz “Quantum Mechanics” by A. Goswani “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics” by B.H. Bransden and C.J. JoachainGrading Scheme: Homework 20 points 2 midterms: 40 points Comprehensive Final Exam: 40 points Maximum score: 100 points Homework assignments will be handed out once per week and must be turned it one week later, same day. We typically have ten homework assignments per semester. Homework is graded on a scale from 1 (= poor) to 3 (very good or excellent). Midterms will be split into a take home problem and a test in class. For the take-home problems, you can take advantage of the opportunity to brainstorm with your class mates and consult other textbooks, while I can make the problems much more challenging. There will be no class on October 13 (Fall break). The last class will be on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005. The comprehensive exam will be in class and is tentatively scheduled for 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2005 in P306. Come to class well prepared. Preview the topics for the next class. Ask questions and participate in discussion. Finally, I strongly recommend that each of you see me regularly to discuss your progress. Also, do not hesitate to contact me if you are stuck with the homework. If you drop me an email, you will usually get a response within a