Physics 342 Graduate Quantum Mechanics II
Location & Time: KPTC 103, T-Th 12 - 1:20
Office Hours: T 2-3
Grader: Callum Quigley (RI 165)
Course Outline:
This is the second quarter of a two quarter sequence covering graduate quantum mechanics. It is
aimed primarily at first year graduate students (and perhaps a few adventurous sufficiently
advanced undergraduates).
This quarter will be devoted to foundational topics in quantum mechanics. A partial list of topics
to be considered includes:
- Linear Algebra
- Principles of Quantization
- Path-integrals
- Symmetries
- Angular Momentum & Spin
- Perturbation Theory
In terms of course administration, there will be regular problem sets (~60%)
and a final examination (~40%).
See the following link for information on the first quarter.
The final is scheduled for March 15 10:30-12:30, KPTC 103.
References:
There are many good texts on quantum mechanics. Here are a few that might be worth perusing.
Modern Quantum Mechanics by J. J. Sakurai
Quantum Mechanics by K. Gottfried
During the course, we
will encounter symmetries and symmetry groups. A more detailed
discussion of
group theory and symmetries can be found in the following
three
links (these files are fairly large. They
constitute the material for an independent course):
groups1 groups2 groups3
Some of you have asked about the collapse of the wavefunction and the issue of measurement
in quantum mechanics. We don't have time for a detailed discussion in lecture but here is a link
to a beautiful lecture by the late Sidney Coleman on "Quantum Mechanics in Your Face."
Enjoy.
Problem Sets:
Assignment 1
Solutions 1
Assignment 2
Solutions 2
Assignment 3
Solutions 3
Assignment 4
Solutions 4
Assignment 5
Solutions 5
Assignment 6
Solutions 6
Assignment 7
Solutions 7
Assignment 8
Solutions 8
Final for 341 with solutions
Supplementary problems