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PHYS 2021 - Quantum Physics I (4 Cr.)

UMD-Physics & Astronomy (10346) DCSE - Swenson College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Using Schrödinger’s representation and descriptive approaches, the course covers fundamentals of quantum mechanics. Topics include Schrödinger’s equation, operators, hydrogen atom, multielectron atoms, molecular structure, quantum statistics, thermal radiation, solid state physics, nuclear physics.

prereq: (PHYS 2015 and 2016) or (PHYS 2018 and 2016)

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

013231

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring