EP457: Quantum Mechanics (20 Lectures)

Texts (Reference)

There are many textbooks available on this topic.  No single book is used in this course. Have a look at the books available in the Library.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David Griffiths, Prentice Hall.
The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol III, Feynman, Leighton, Sands, Addison Wesley
Quantum Mechanics, Stephen Gasiorowicz, (3rd ed.) Wiley
Quantum Mechanics, Concepts and Applications, Nouredine Zettili, Wiley
Quantum Mechanics, Sara McMurry, Prentice Hall
Quantum Mechanics, A.C. Phillips, Wiley

Syllabus

• Introduction and review of quantum mechanics.
• Linear harmonic oscillator, ladder operators.
• Matrices, matrix representation of operators, matrix diagonalization, 2-dimensional linear harmonic oscillator in a magnetic field.
• Angular momentum, spherical harmonics, the hydrogen atom.
• Perturbation theory; time independent and time dependent.
• Relativistic wave equation, spin, generalized angular momentum.
• Numerical solutions to the Schrodinger equation.

Misc.

Credit: 4.5 ECTS.
Prerequisite: EP356 Quantum Physics.
Semester: 1.
Examination: 2-hour paper in semester 1, answer three questions out of five.  There is no repeat examination.

Lecture times: Two lectures per week at Monday 10 am and Wednesday 10 am.
Lecture room: Physics 220.

Lecturer

brian.wardnuigalway.ie

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