PHY-4604 Fall 2008
Text Book:
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
(2nd edition), by David J.
Griffiths
Reference Book:
Introductory
Quantum Mechanics (4th edition), by Richard
L. Liboff
-
Quantum Mechanics
(2nd Edition),
by Richard W. Robinett
Class Time & location:
2:00 – 3:15PM Tuesday & Thursday, CP 111
Instructor:
Dr. Jiandi Zhang (Office: CP223; Lab.: CP277 & OE126; Tel: 348-3956; E-mail:
zhangj@fiu.edu)
Website:
http://www.fiu.edu/~zhangj/teaching.html
Office Hours:
3:15 – 5:15 PM, Tuesday &Thursday, CP 223 (For other times, you can contact me and
make an appointment)
Pre-requisites for
the course:
Basic knowledge of the physics of waves,
proficiency in complex numbers, basic calculus, linear algebra, and simple differential
equations.
Class
Contents:
Why quantum mechanics?
Wave
function & probability interpretation
Schrödinger equation, stationary states
Hilbert space, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues of Hermitian operators
Wavefunction in 3-D space, angular momentum and spin,
Identical
particles, and applications of quantum mechanics in atoms, molecules, and
solids.
Class Attendance: Attending
class is essential for any materials, oral announcements, and also will be
considered for the final
grading. It is valuable for understanding the
course materials, developing problem solving techniques, and up-to-date class
announcements. You are responsible for all information and instructions
discussed in class whether or not you were present.
So, come to class well prepared.
Preview the topics for the next class. Ask questions and participate in
discussion.
Be on time!
Home Work:
Home Problems will be assigned in class (normally on Friday) and due exactly one week
later.
There will be
two middle-term
tests and one final exam (cumulative).
Finally, I strongly recommend that each
of you see me regularly to discuss
your progress. Also, do not hesitate to
contact me if you
are stuck with the homework. If you drop me an email, you will usually get
a
response within a day!
Grading Policy:
Homework: 20%
Two Middle-Term Tests: 40%
Final exam
40%
Test
Dates:
First Middle-Term Test:
10/02/08 (Thursday)
Second Middle-Term Test:
11/04/08 (Tuesday)
Final Exam:
12/11/08 (Thursday: 12:00PM-2:00PM at CP111) !!!!
Homework
Assignment:
|
Chapter 0 |
QMHW1 |
|
Chapter 1 |
QMHW2, QMHW3 (#textbook
1.7; 1.9; 1.15), |
|
Chapter 2 |
QMHW4 (# 2.1; 2.4; 2.8; 2.9);
QMHW5 ; QMHW6;
QMHW7(#2.27, 2.29, 2.34, 2.40),
QMHW8 |
|
Chapter 3 |
QMHW9(#3.5, 3.13, 3.26); QMHW10(#3.31, 3.36, 3.39) |
|
Chapter 4 |
QMHW11(#4.1, 4.3, 4.9, 4.11,
4.13) |
|
Chapter 5 |
|
Homework Solutions:
Website
links for studying quantum mechanics: