PCSE Department Courses

PHYS 402. Quantum Physics (3-3-0)

Prerequisites: ENGR 301; PHYS 351; MATH 250, 320; MATH 260 or PHYS 340.
Offering: Spring, odd-numbered years.

Study of the quantum mechanics of simple physical systems. Topics include the wave function, Schroedinger's equation, one-dimensional systems, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, the hyudrogen atom, approximation methods, scattering, and electromagnetic radiation.

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