Phy5646

Welcome to the Quantum Mechanics B PHY5646 Spring 2009

Schrodinger equation. The most fundamental equation of quantum mechanics which describes the rule according to which a state $|\Psi \rangle$ evolves in time.

This is the second semester of a two-semester graduate level sequence. Its goal is to explain the concepts and mathematical methods of Quantum Mechanics, and to prepare a student to solve quantum mechanics problems arising in different physical applications. The emphasis of the courses is equally on conceptual grasp of the subject as well as on problem solving. This sequence of courses builds the foundation for more advanced courses and graduate research in experimental or theoretical physics.

The key component of the course is the collaborative student contribution to the course Wiki-textbook. Each team of students is responsible for BOTH writing the assigned chapter AND editing chapters of others.

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Outline of the course:

Interaction of radiation and matter

Quantization of electromagnetic radiation

Additional Reading

• Experimental observation of a Lamb-like shift in a solid state setup Science 322, 1357 (2008).