— Mathematical Quantum Mechanics

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics: the Hilbert space and Operator Algebra formulations; the Schrödinger and Heisenberg equations, symmetry in quantum mechanics, basics of spectral theory and perturbation theory. Applications to atoms and molecules. The Dirac equation. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 265 — Mathematical Quantum Mechanics (4 units) Course Description: Mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics: the Hilbert space and Operator Algebra formulations; the Schrödinger and Heisenberg equations, symmetry in quantum mechanics, basics of spectral theory and perturbation theory. Applications to atoms and molecules. The Dirac equation. Prerequisite(s): MAT 201; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students; open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 265 — Mathematical Quantum Mechanics (4 units) Course Description: Mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics: the Hilbert space and Operator Algebra formulations; the Schrödinger and Heisenberg equations, symmetry in quantum mechanics, basics of spectral theory and perturbation theory. Applications to atoms and molecules. The Dirac equation. Prerequisite(s): MAT 201; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students; open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.