Class: M W F 12-12:50 pm, Salazar 2022

Instructor: Dr. Hongtao Shi

Phone: 664-2013

Email: hongtao.shi@sonoma.edu

Office: Darwin 300J

Office Hours: M 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Learning Objectives

Course Description: We will be discussing the Schrödinger equation, coordinate and momentum representation, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum and spin, Hilbert space, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, completeness relations, central potentials, hydrogen atom, scattering, perturbation theory, and Dirac notation. We will devote this semester to learning how nonrelativistic quantum mechanics works while applying it to some relatively simple systems.

Prerequisites: Physics 314: Introduction to Physics III and Physics 325: Introduction to Mathematical Physics

Required Textbook: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., by David J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall, 2005). Buy it at a bookstore or online.

Other useful books: A Quantum Mechanics Primer by Daniel T. Gillespie and Primer of Quantum Mechanics by Marvin Chester for added insight (These are not for solving specific problems). Volume III of the Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew Sands is also well worth reading.

Course Schedule

Links for Modern Physics from Dr. Tenn

Grading Policy:

Homework, Quizzes and Exams	30% Final Exam, Friday, December 13, 2013, 11-12:50
	20% Test 1
	20% Test 2
	30% Homework Assignments
Course Grade	Percent
A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	Below 60

Notes:

1. Do NOT stop attending class (see policy). If you have any problems which affect your performance in this course, please contact me ASAP.
2. There is no tolerance for late homework submission without a legitimate reason, as solutions will usually be posted the day after due date.
3. The lowest homework grade will be dropped when I compute your term grade.
4. You are encouraged to work in a study group in doing the homework, discussing the problems, but I expect you to write up your own solutions handed in for grading.
5. All exams are closed book/notes and must be taken at the assigned time. You can bring one (1) index card to the class with equations and formulas, which should not have problems worked out or text excerpts. No makeup will be given without a legitimate reason such as medical emergency. So arrange accordingly. Be aware the makeup exam may be entirely different from the original one.
6. I reserve the right to raise your grade if exceptional effort and class participation are observed through the semester.

Disability: If you have a disability and need special consideration, please contact the Office of Disabled Student Services ( DSS ), located in Salazar Hall, Room 1049, Phone 664-2677.

Important University policies, such as add/drop classes, cheating and plagiarism, grade appeal procedures, can be found at

http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/studentinfo.shtml

Email me if you have questions or comments.

Last updated 8/17/2013