Waves and Quantum Theory

Waves and Quantum Theory (PHYS 322)

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Instructor: Dr. Tom Herrmann

This is the second term of the PHYS 321, 322 sequence, Waves and Quantum Theory. It is generally taken by physics majors and by chemistry majors who want to do more than the minimum requirements for the chemistry degree. In this course, we review wave optics, spend time on multielectron atoms and their optical spectra, delve into quantum statistics, learn a little condensed matter theory, and study the nucleus. So much to learn, so little time!

Textbook:

Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles by Eisberg and Resnick, Wiley, 1985, ISBN 0-471-87373-X.

Homework:

Here is a link to the current homework assignments.

Handouts

These are mostly .pdf files.

Here is the course syllabus that was handed out the first day.
Here is the handout on Fourier series and the Fourier transform.
Here is the Fraunhofer diffraction handout.

Some dates of interest:

Midterm Exam I	May 2 (Tuesday)
Midterm Exam II	May 30 (Tuesday)
Final Exam	June 14 (Wednesday) 8:00 am

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