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2025 Spring > GRAD > PHYSIC > PHYSIC 613

Quantum Mechanics, Atomic, and Molecular Physics

Course #: PHYSIC 613

Description:
A lecture course on the fundamental principles and applications of the quantum theory of matter. Topics include bound systems (potential well harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom), angular momentum, spin, identical particles, the periodic table, exchange forces, chemical bonding, linear vector spaces, perturbation theory. Such other topics as magnetic resonance, symmetry groups, and elementary particles are selected for study according to student and faculty interests.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Physics

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10068 MW
4:45 - 6:45 pm
Fuchs,Christopher Alan Wheatley W02-0126
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Physics
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