PHYC 5151

Quantum Physics II

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This course is a continuation of PHYC 3640.03. Topics include: time-independent perturbation theory, the variational principle, the WKB approximation, time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering, Born approximation.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Ted Monchesky. Open the PDF

Grading

20%1st Midterm
20%2nd Midterm
2%Tutorials
25%AssignmentsApproximately weekly
33%Exam

Textbooks

  • Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3rd Ed., D. J. Griffiths and D. F. Schroeter (optional)
  • Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Ed., R. Shankar (optional)
  • Mastering Quantum Mechanics: Essentials, Theory, and Applications, B. Zwiebach (optional)
  • A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Ed., J. S. Townsend (optional)
  • Quantum Mechanics, Vol. 1 and 2, C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu, and F. Laloe (optional)
  • Modern Quantum Mechanics, Revised Ed., J. J. Sakurai (optional)

Course rules

Missed midterm
There is no make-up; Method 2 is automatically used to calculate the final grade.
Late work
Assignments lose 10% per day late; no credit is given after solutions are provided.
Assignment absence
For a valid excuse, contact the lecturer promptly and submit an absence form; an extension or dropped mark may apply.
Tutorial attendance
One tutorial absence is allowed without explanation; further absences require an absence form.
Academic integrity
Discussing problem sets is allowed, but submitted wording and calculations must be your own; AI cannot solve assignment problems.
AI use
AI may be used as a learning coach, and its use should be noted in the assignment.

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