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PHY 575 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics


The fundamental ideas of the quantum theory; the dual nature of matter, wave equations and wave packets, observable and linear operators, the application of the Schroedinger and Heisenberg equations to elementary systems, Pauli’s theory of electron spin.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (even yrs., in-person)

Prerequisites - PHY 370  and MATH 223 
Restriction by Major -
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Equivalent Course(s) - PHY 475 
Course History -
Course Rotation added 10/2018; New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015


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