PHY508 - Quantum Mechanics II

Announcements

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Times and Location:
MWF 3:00-3:50 pm, 219 Fronczak Hall

Instructor:
Dr. Doreen Wackeroth, dow@ubpheno.physics.buffalo.edu

Office hours:
Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 261 Fronczak Hall

Topics:
Theory of Angular Momentum, Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics, Time-dependent Perturbation Theory, Identical Particles, Scattering Theory

Pre-requisites:
PHY507: Quantum Mechanics I

Textbook:
Modern Quantum Mechanics by J.J. Sakurai, Addison Wesley

Remarks:
There will be weekly homework assignments.

The homework assignments will consist of problems which will deepen your understanding and/or improve your calculational skills. Some of the problems will be discussed in class.

Requirement Homework 1. Midterm exam 2. Midterm exam Final Exam

Weight 15 % 25 % 25 % 35 %

Important Dates:

1. Midterm exam 2. Midterm exam Final Exam

February 13, 2008, 5-6:50 pm, 454 Fronczak Hall March 26, 2008, 5-6:50 pm, 454 Fronczak Hall TBA

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I am looking forward to seeing you on Monday, January 14, 2008.

Last update: December 17, 2007

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