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PHYS 425 - Quantum Mechanics II

Credit(s): 3
QUANTUM MECHANICS II
Component: Lecture
Second in a sequence with PHYS 424   that provides introduction to basic principles and applications of quantum mechanics. Emphasis on approximation methods with illustrative applications. Topics include: time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, variational principle, WKB approximation, and introduction to scattering. Applications of quantum mechanics to modern physics and technology discussed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: PHYS 424 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically