Origins of quantum mechanics, a historical perspective. Concepts of wave mechanics and applications: atoms, molecules, and solids. Kinetic theory of gases; distribution functions; statistics of quantum gases with applications.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Notes
- Credit for both Physics 325 and 209 will not be allowed
Prerequisite(s)
- Physics 225, 227 or 321; Physics 213 or 223 or 255 or 259 or 355; Mathematics 211 or 221.
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Winter 2010.