PHYS 324 A: Quantum Mechanics I

First part of a two-quarter sequence. Introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics: need for quantum theory, Schrodinger equation, operators, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, identical particles, and the periodic table. Course overlaps with: B PHYS 324. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 225; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 228. Offered: AS.