Quantum Mechanics II

3 Credits

Applications of quantum mechanics to more complex problems. Bose and Fermi statistics of identical particles. Perturbation theory and applications to atomic structure. Variational method, WKB approximation, and scattering theory. Time-dependent perturbation theory and Fermi’s golden rule. Selection of special topics. Prerequisites: PHY 031 and MATH 205 and PHY 215 and PHY 362 Attribute/Distribution: NS, Q