PHYS 315
Fall 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
PHYS 515 |
This course will expand the formalism of quantum mechanics to include spin and angular momentum in three dimensions. The quantum theory of identical particles will be developed and applied to multi-electron atoms. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (PHYS214 AND MATH223) OR (PHYS214 AND MATH221) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society)(Physics Minor)(Physics) |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Griffiths, David J.; Schroeter, Darrell F. (2018). Introduction to quantum mechanics (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-18963-8. OCLC 1030447903
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework and two midterms |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Kottos,Tsampikos Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: SCIE216; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 37 | | SR major: 14 | JR major: 14 | | |
| | GRAD: 4 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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