Physics 911   Quantum Mechanics II

Fall 2008

TU 2:30-3:45    CW 146

Instructor: C. D. Lin
CW230   532-1617
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Help hours:   by appointment

Textbook:   Eugen Merzbacher, “Quantum Mechanics”, 3rd Edition

Supplements:

Any typical Quantum Mechanics textbooks, including

Michel Le Bellac, "Quantum Physics",  2006 Cambridge University Press

Grading:    (1)  60% homework or class project **; (3) 40% final exam

** The class project will be on quantum mechanics topics which can be closely related to your research.

Class goal:                    These topics will be covered

1.        Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics

2.        Angular Momentum

3.        Scattering theory

4.        Identical Particles

5.        Quantization of electromagnetic fields

Feedback:

Students are encouraged to send e-mails or visit with me for suggestions for improving your learning experience.

Students with disabilities:
If you have any condition such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me and contact the Disabled Students Office (Holton 202), in the first two weeks of the course

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the exam, paper or project; failure in the course; and/or expulsion from the University.  Please note that we follow the academic honesty policy as found on the Provost’s web page at
academic honesty.