Quantum Mechanics I (Phys 711) - University Of Mississippi Course Catalog.pdf

This advanced undergraduate course in Physics & Astronomy at the University of Mississippi explores fundamental quantum mechanics concepts. Topics include:

- Schrodinger's Equation and Hilbert Spaces: Understanding the core equation governing quantum systems and the mathematical framework of Hilbert spaces.
- Symmetry and Conservation Laws: Examining symmetries in quantum systems and their implications, with a focus on conservation laws.
- Path Integral Quantization: An alternative approach to quantizing systems using path integrals.
- Quantum Theory of Angular Momentum: Studying the behavior and properties of angular momentum in quantum systems.
- Systems of Identical Particles and Many-Electron Atoms: Analyzing complex quantum systems involving multiple identical particles, with a particular emphasis on atoms with many electrons.
- Perturbation Theory: Applying perturbation theory to study small deviations from known quantum states.
- Nonrelativistic Scattering: Investigating scattering processes in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics.

Prerequisites include completion of Phys 709: Advanced Mechanics I, and the course is worth 3 credits. Instruction involves lectures and is tailored towards students pursuing advanced studies in physics, with potential applications in various subfields such as acoustics, atomic/molecular physics, condensed matter and materials physics, elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, optics, theoretical and mathematical physics.