Quantum Mechanics I

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Course Code: 
22354
Course Outline: 
Textbook: D. J. Griffiths, “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics”, 2005, Third ed., Prentice Hall. Course outlines: Chapter 1: The wave function – Schrödinger equation, statistical interpretation, probability, normalization, momentum. Chapter 2: Time-independent Schrödinger equation – Stationary states, infinite-square well, harmonic oscillator, free particle, delta-function potential, finite square well. Chapter 3: Formalism – Hilbert space, observables, Hermitian operators and its properties, generalized statistical interpretation, Uncertainty principle, Dirac notation. Chapter 4: Quantum mechanics in three dimensions – Hydrogen atom, Angular momentum, Spin.