PHY 661 - Quantum Mechanics I (Fall 2011)
PHY 661 - Quantum Mechanics I (Fall 2011)
Instructor
Cristian Armendáriz Picón
Physics Building, Office 263-5
(315) 443-3882
Time and Location
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am till
10:50pm. Physics Building 106.
First class: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Office Hours
Drop in any time the instructor is around: Physics Building 263-5.
Goals
By the end of the course you should have a solid knowledge of the basics of quantum mechanics, one of the foundations of modern physics.
Requirements
Major in Physics or equivalent. Elements of linear algebra.
Lecture Notes
Lecture 1,
Lecture 2,
Lecture 3,
Lecture 4,
Lecture 5,
Lecture 6,
Lecture 7,
Lecture 8,
Lecture 9,
Lecture 10,
Lecture 11,
Lecture 12,
Lecture 13,
Lecture 14,
Lecture 15,
Lecture 16,
Lecture 17,
Lecture 18,
Lecture 19,
Lecture 20,
Lecture 21,
Lecture 22,
Lecture 23,
Lecture 24,
Lecture 25,
Lecture 26,
Lecture 27.
Homework
Weekly homework is due every Thursday. In order to learn the subject, it is extremely important that you do the homework.
Links
Exams
Pop quizzes may be administered at any time during the semester.
| Exam |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Sample |
| Midterm | Th Oct. 13, 2011 | 9:30-10:50 | Room 106 | - |
| Final | TBA | TBA | TBA |
- |
Grading
| Homework | 40% |
| Midterm | 30% |
| Final | 30% |
| Pop Quizzes | 10% (extra credit) |
Literature
There are many excellent books on quantum mechanics. Some of them are:
- G. Baym, Lectures on Quantum Mechanics , Addison-Wesley (out of print).
- C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum Mechanics Volume I, John Wiley & Sons.
- A. Galindo and P. Pascual, Quantum Mechanics I, Springer-Verlag.
- J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, Addison-Wesley.
- R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Kluwer Academic.
Quantum mechanics is a rich and subtle subject. I strongly encourage you to browse through these books or any others till you find one which is of your liking.
Academic Integrity
The Syracuse University Academic Integrity Policy holds students accountable
for the integrity of the work they submit. Students should be familiar with the
Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and
general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in
written work. The policy also governs the integrity of work submitted in exams,
in laboratories, and in assignments, as well as the veracity of signatures on
attendance sheets and other verifications of participation in class activities.
Serious sanctions can result from academic
dishonesty of any sort. For more information and the complete policy, see http://academicintegrity.syr.edu.
Disability-Related Accommodations
If you believe that you need accommodations for a disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services(ODS), http://disabilityservices.syr.edu, located in Room 309 of 804 University Avenue, or call (315) 443-4498 for an appointment to discuss your needs and the process for requesting accommodations. ODS is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations and will issue students with documented disabilities Accommodation Authorization Letters, as appropriate. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible.
Religious Observances
Syracuse University's religious observances policy recognizes the diversity of faiths represented among the campus community and protects the rights of students, faculty, and staff to observe religious holy days according to their tradition. Under the policy, students are provided an opportunity to make up any examination, study, or work requirements that may be missed due to a religious observance provided they notify their instructors before the end of the second week of classes. For fall and spring semesters, an online notification process is available through MySlice/Student Services/Enrollment/My Religious Observances from the first day of class until the end of the second week of class.
Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as needed.
Web page last updated August 31, 2011 by CAP.