Physics 502: Quantum Mechanics, Spring 2008

 

Final: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. in room SEC 202.

 

Problem Sets
 

Instructor:

Emil Yuzbashyan
Office: Serin E 270
E-mail: eyuzbash@physics.rutgers.edu
Phone: (732) 445-2688

 

Office hour: Wednesday, 6-7 pm, Serin E 270. You can also always ask questions by e-mail (I usually respond in less than 12 hours), stop by my office at any time, or schedule additional appointments via e-mail.


Lectures:   Monday and Wednesday, 1:40 – 3:00 pm, ARC-108.  It is strongly recommended to read the material before class. This way you will benefit from lectures most. Ask questions about something you do not understand. Ask questions during lectures, office hours and after the class.

Textbook:  "Principles of quantum mechanics" by R. Shankar, 2nd ed., New York : Plenum Press, c1994.  This book seems the best choice for our class - it is self-contained, detailed, and accessible. There are plenty of other excellent books on quantum mechanics. You might find the discussion of some topics in these books very helpful. I suggest that you browse through all of them to have an idea about other resources available to you.

Syllabus: In the second semester I plan to cover Shankar Chapters 16-21 as well as some additional material. Take a look at a list of topics we will cover.

Homework: There is a homework assignment each 1-2 weeks. It will be graded and returned to you.

Homework Grader:  Prof. Claud Lovelace
                                          Office: Serin W 327 
                                  E-mail: lovelace@physics.rutgers.edu
                                  Phone: (732) 445-2271


Grades:  50 % final, 50% homework. In borderline cases other factors, such as class participation will be taken into account. 

Course website: http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/grad/502/

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