Overview
Physics : Angular momentum and spin operators. Operator methods in quantum mechanics. Coupling of spin and angular momenta. Variational principles and elements of time dependent perturbation theory (the Golden Rule). Solution of the Schrodinger equation in three dimensions. Applications to the hydrogen and helium atoms and to simple problems in atomic and molecular physics.
Terms: Winter 2010
Instructors: Clerk, Aashish (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures
- Restriction: Honours students or permission of instructor
- Restriction: Not open to students having taken PHYS 446