TTU Physics Department.

Welcome to the PHYS 5300 Applied Electrodynamics :: Fall 2014

[PHYS 5300] Modern Quantum Physics

Schrödinger equation, probability, one-dimensional problems, (free particle, simple potentials, harmonic oscillator), mathematical formalism, three-dimensional problems (hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, addition of angular momentum), two-level systems, perturbation theory.
Course Syllabus::    Syllabus

Instructor:
  • Dr. Beth Thacker

Class Schedule:
  • TR 11:00 am - 12:20 pm @ SC 118

Course Texts:
We will draw on a number of texts.

Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd Edition) , David J. Griffiths, Addison Wesley; 3rd edition (January 9, 1999), ISBN-10: 013805326X, ISBN-13: 978-0138053260.

and

Electricity and Magnetism , Edward M. Purcell and David A. Morin, Cambridge University Press; 3 edition (January 21, 2013), ISBN-10: 1107014026, ISBN-13: 978-1107014022.

Electromagnetic Fields, 2nd Edition, Roald K. Wangsness, Wiley; 2nd edition (July 24, 1986), ISBN-10: 0471811866, ISBN-13: 978-0471811862.

Classical Electrodynamics, Third Edition , John David Jackson, Wiley; 3rd edition (August 10, 1998), ISBN-10: 047130932X, ISBN-13: 978-0471309321.


The Nature of the Course:
    The course will be taught interactively. You will be asked to read ahead and be prepared to present or discuss the reading in class. We will focus both on conceptual and quantitative aspects of the material. You will work on problem-¬-solving during class and be required to explain your reasoning, as well as to solve computational problems. When solving problems, the process by which you solve a problem will be more important than the final answer and you will be graded on your problem-¬‐solving process on homework, quizzes and exams.

Expected Learning Outcomes:
    Students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the material covered by their ability to solve problems and answer questions on the content covered. They should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the development, use and predictive power of quantum mechanics that is consistent with experimental evidence.

Methods of Assessing Expected Learning Outcomes:
    Learning outcomes will be assessed through quiz, homework and exam problems that require students to show their calculation and explain their reasoning and in-¬‐class discussions with their peers.