| Instructor: |
Carlo Segre |
segre [at] iit.edu |
| Pronouns: |
he, him |
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| Office: |
166D/172 Pritzker Science Center |
312.567.3498 |
| Office hours: |
WF 10:00-11:00 or by appointment |
| Schedule: |
Posted at
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys405/19F/schedule.html |
| Meetings: |
Tuesday & Thursday 13:50-15:05, 239
Stuart Building |
| URL: |
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys405/19F/ |
| Textbook: |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics,
Third Edition, David J. Griffiths &
Darrel Schroeter,
(Cambridge University Press 2018). |
| Resources: |
Quantum Applets |
| Mathematica: |
To request a download and get started using Mathematica:
- Log into the myIIT portal (http://my.iit.edu)
- Select the Training and Support tab
- In the Office of Technology Services channel, in the center of the
screen, click the link: "NEW! Get Mathematica Software".
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| Objectives: |
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Understand the interpretation of the Schrodinger equation and the
wave function.
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Understand the solution of the time-independent Schrodinger equation
for one-dimensional potentials.
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Understand quantum formalism including operators and the Dirac notation.
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Understand the solution of three-dimensional potentials.
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Understand how systems of identical particles are solved.
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Be able to solve quantum mechanics problems in one and three
dimensions and with identical particles.
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| Material: |
- The wave function
- Schrodinger equation
- statistical interpretation
- probability and normalization
- the uncertainty principle
- Time-independent Schrodinger equation
- stationary states
- infinite and finite square wells
- harmonic oscillator
- free particles and delta function barrier
- Quantum formalism
- Hilbert space
- observables
- Hemitian operators and their eigenfunctions
- Dirac notation
- Three dimensional quantum mechanics
- solution in spherical coordinates
- hydrogen atom
- angular momentum and spin
- Identical particles
- two particle systems
- atoms and solids
- Other topics as appropriate
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| Homework: |
Homework will be assigned weekly or bi-weekly, due as shown
on the schedule. All homework assignments
will be collected except as announced. Homework will be due at
the beginning of the class period, prior to the
start of the lecture unless otherwise stated. No late
homework assignments will be accepted unless prior arrangements
are made.
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| Exams: |
There will be three examinations: two midterms and one final
examination. Policies for the examinations will be set as the semester
progresses.
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| Grading: |
The percentage weighting for each component are shown below.
The final letter grades will be awarded on a scale as shown below.
This scale may vary up or down slightly, depending on the difficulty
of the examinations.
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| Homework |
15% |
| Midterm Exam 1 |
25% |
| Midterm Exam 2 |
25% |
| Final Exam |
35% |
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| Max % |
Grade |
Min % |
| 100 |
A |
88 |
| 88 |
B |
75 |
| 75 |
C |
62 |
| 62 |
D |
50 |
| 50 |
E |
0 |
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| Academic Honesty Policy: |
All students are expected to adhere to the IIT
Code of Academic Honesty.
The first violation will result in a grade of "zero" for that
assignment (exam or quiz). Subsequent violations will result
in a failing grade in the course.
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| Accomodation for Disabilities: |
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented
disabilities. In order to receive accommodations, students must
obtain a letter of accommodation from the
Center for Disability Resources
in IIT Tower, Room 3F3-1, 312-567-5744 or
disabilities@iit.edu.
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| Titla IX Compliance: |
Illinois Tech is committed to fostering a safe, productive learning
environment. Title IX and our school policy prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex as well as all forms of sexual misconduct or
harassment. If you have experienced such an incident, please consult
the
HEA Compliance web site for resources available to you.
As an employee of Illinois Tech, I am always concerned about each and
every student's well-being, but please note that I am required to
report any such incidents reported to me to Illinois Tech's Title IX
coordinator and therefore cannot guarantee confidentiality.
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| Important Dates: |
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Aug 31 - Last Day to Add Courses, Change Sections, etc.
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Oct 28 - Last Day for Official Withdrawal
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Dec 02 - Final Examination - 14:00-16:00 - 239 Stuart
Building.
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