PEP 553 Quantum Mechanics and Engineering Applications

This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics for students in physics and engineering. Techniques discussed include solutions of the Schrodinger equation in one and three dimensions, and operator and matrix methods. Applications include infinite and finite quantum wells, barrier penetration and scattering in one dimension, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, central force problems, including the hydrogen atom, and spin. Fall semester. Typical text: Quantum Physics by Gasiorowicz.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

NANO 553

Prerequisite

(MA 221 and PEP 242 OR PEP 201) or Graduate Student

Distribution

Department of Physics

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester