PHYC 3640
Quantum Physics
Lec 01 selected
This course introduces the formal structure of quantum mechanics as well as quantum mechanical calculations. The emphasis is on problem solving. The course starts with quantum measurement, then considers particles in a box and the quantum harmonic oscillator. The course starts with one-dimensional quantum mechanics and ends with higher dimensional problems. The course introduces quantum mechanical operators, time-evolution, quantum angular momentum, and the solution of the hydrogen atom.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Wed, Fri 8:35-9:55
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Jesse Maassen. Open the PDF
Grading
25%Assignments (5)5% each
25%Mid-term exam 1October 9
25%Mid-term exam 2November 6
25%Final examScheduled during exam period
Textbook
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, D.J. Griffiths and D.F. Schroeter
Course rules
- Late work
- Assignments lose 10% per day late, up to a maximum deduction of 50%.
- Missed exam
- For a justified missed exam, its weight is added equally to the other exams.
- Extensions
- For illness, submit an SDA by email to request an assignment extension of up to three days.
- Academic integrity
- Discussion is allowed, but submitted calculations and wording must be your own.
- Generative AI
- Generative AI and large language models are not permitted for any assessment.
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