Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 213 University Physics III

This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics. The need for a fundamental revision of physics is explained and the Schrödinger equation is introduced and applied. Students learn about operator formalism and Dirac notation with their applications in simple systems such as harmonic oscillators. In addition, orbital and spin angular momenta along with Pauli matrices are discussed.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHYS 122

Offered

Spring