PHY2015S is the second-year second semester half course for science students in the MPSS programme. It is a mainstream physics course, and is also suitable for mathematicians, astronomers, chemists and computer scientists.

Course co-ordinator:

Associate Professor R.W. Fearick

Entrance requirements:

As for PHY2014F.

Course outline:

CLASSICAL MECHANICS: Detailed outline of course and useful textbooks can be found here: Mechanics course structure

QUANTUM MECHANICS: The basic assumptions of quantum mechanics, solutions of Schrodinger's equation, properties of wave functions and operators, one-dimensional applications, angular momentum in quantum mechanics, three-dimensional applications, the hydrogen atom, approximate methods.
Textbook: D.J.Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2nd ed.), Pearson.

Lecturers:

• Assoc. Prof. H. Weigert (Classical Mechanics) - Room 408, RW James Building
  
• Assoc. Prof. R.W. Fearick (Quantum Mechanics) - Room 506, RW James Building
  

Course Tutors:

• To be appointed

Detailed Course Information:

• 2012 Course Information Sheet

• 2012 Course Calender

• 2012 Course Resources

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