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PHYS 4051 - Quantum Mechanics II
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Course Description
This course is mainly on approximation methods in quantum mechanics. Topics include stationary state perturbation theory, variational principle, WKB method, time-dependent perturbation theory, emission and absorption of radiation, adiabatic approximation and geometric phase, scattering theory.
Teaching Pattern
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Duration of course: about 13 weeks
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Lecture hour(s) per week: 3
Content
This course is mainly on approximation methods in quantum mechanics:
- Stationary state perturbation theory
- Variational principle
- WKB method
- Time-dependent perturbation theory
- Emission and absorption of radiation
- Adiabatic approximation and geometric phase
- Scattering theory
Remarks
- Prerequisite: PHYS 3031/MATH 4052, and PHYS 3036/PHYS 3037