Carleton University · PHYS 3701

Elements of Quantum Mechanics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Analysis of interference experiments with waves and particles; fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation; angular momentum, atomic beams; hydrogen atom; atomic and molecular spectroscopy; Pauli principle; simple applications in the physics of elementary particles.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2605 or PHYS 2604 , MATH 2002 or MATH 2004 and MATH 3705 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHYS 3705 .
  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2605 or PHYS 2604 , MATH 2002 or MATH 2004 and MATH 3705 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Analysis of interference experiments with waves and particles; fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation; angular momentum, atomic beams; hydrogen atom; atomic and molecular spectroscopy; Pauli principle; simple applications in the physics of elementary particles.

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2605 or PHYS 2604 , MATH 2002 or MATH 2004 and MATH 3705 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHYS 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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