PC441

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Quantum Mechanics I

Physics Colorado College

Course Subject Code

PC

Course Number

441

Course Long Title

Quantum Mechanics I

Status

Active

Division

Natural Sciences

Department

Unit(s)

1

Schedule Type

Block Seminar

Instruction Mode

Traditional

Grade Modes

Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit

Course Description

General formulation of quantum mechanics: hermitian operators, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, physical content of the wave function, indeterminacy relations and simultaneous observables, angular momentum and spin. Solutions of the Schrodinger equation in one and several dimensions, the hydrogen atom.

Programs

PC441 is a completion requirement for:

Required Requisites

PC341, and MA120