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.
Prerequisite(s)
- Physics 211 or 221 or 227; Physics 213 or 223 or 255 or 259 or 355; Mathematics 211 or 213 or 221.
Antirequisite(s)
- Credit for both Physics 325 and 209 will not be allowed.
SyllabusSections
This course will be offered next in
Winter 2012.