Advanced Quantum Mechanics

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This is an advanced course that describes the underlying structure of quantum mechanics and its applications. Topics include general formalism and approximation methods (including perturbation theory), and may include scattering theory, Feynman path integrals, relativistic quantum mechanics, and quantum computing. Students learn to apply the basic theory to several physical problems including the fine and hyperfine structure of the hydrogen atom. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and PHYS-4601. Requisite Courses: PHYS-2105, PHYS-2106, PHYS-2302 and PHYS-3301 [prerequisite(s)].