PHY508 - Quantum Mechanics II
Class cancellations: 4/9, 4/11, and 4/13
Quiz schedule: will be posted on UBLearns
The homework discussion sessions are scheduled on Wednesdays, 5-6 pm, 219 Fronczak Hall. The first session will take place on February 1st.
Please go to UBLearns for additional information.
Times and Location:
MWF 3:00-3:50 pm, 219 Fronczak Hall
Instructor:
Prof. Doreen Wackeroth, dow@ubpheno.physics.buffalo.edu
Office hours:
MF, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 261 Fronczak Hall
Topics:
Theory of Angular Momentum,
Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics, Time-dependent Perturbation Theory, Identical
Particles, Scattering Theory
Pre-requisites:
Quantum Mechanics I (PHY 507)
Textbook:
Modern Quantum Mechanics by J.J. Sakurai, Addison Wesely
Remarks:
There will be homework assignments and in-class quizzes.
The homework assignments will not be graded, but
they will be discussed in a separately scheduled practice session. Active participation in at least 80% of the practice sessions is required to receive full credit.
The organization of the practice session and the creation of teams will be discussed in the first class of the semester.
Similar problems will be assigned in in-class quizzes, which will be graded. Solutions to all problems will be provided.
Requirements:
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Homework Quizzes Midterm exam Final exam |
10 % 25 % 30 % 35 % |
Important Dates:
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Semester exam Final exam |
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 219 Fronczak Hall Monday, May 7th, 2012, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm, 219 Fronczak Hall |
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I am looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
Last update: January 18, 2012