| Instructor: |
Carlo Segre |
segre [at] iit.edu |
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136b Pritzker Science |
312.567.3498 |
| Office hours: |
13:50-3:05 Wednesday or by appointment |
| Schedule: |
Posted at
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys406/19S |
| Meetings: |
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-11:15, 212
Stuart Building |
| URL: |
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys406/19S/ |
| Textbook: |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics,
Third Edition, David J. Griffiths &
Darrel Schroeter,
(Cambridge University Press 2018). |
| 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 connection between symmetry and conservation laws.
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Understand time-independent perturbation theory.
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Understand the variational method.
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Understand the WKB approximation and scattering theory.
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Understand dynamical effects in quantum mechanics.
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Be able to solve applied quantum mechanics problems using the
approximation method appropriate to the situation.
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| Material: |
- Symmetries and conservation laws
- translation
- parity
- rotation
- time translation
- Time-independent perturbation theory
- non-degenerate perturbation theory
- degenerate perturbation theory
- fine structure
- Zeeman effect and hyperfine splitting
- Variational method
- variational principle
- ground state of helium
- hydrogen molecule
- WKB approximation
- the classical region
- tunneling
- connection fomulas
- Scattering
- partial wave analysis
- phase shifts
- Born approximation
- Quantum dynamics
- two-level systems
- electromagnetic interactions
- emission and absorption of radiation
- spontaneous emission
- Fermi's golden rule
- Adiabatic approximation
- Quantum paradoxes
- the EPR paradox
- Bell's theorem
- the no-clone theorem
- Schrodinger's cat
- 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.
- All violations will be reported to academichonesty@iit.edu.
- Use of cell phones or electronic devices during exams is
prohibited.
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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 3424 S. State Street, Suite 1C3-2, 312-567-5744 or
disabilities@iit.edu.
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| Important Dates: |
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Jan 26 - Last Day to Add Courses, Change Sections, etc.
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Apr 01 - Last Day for Official Withdrawal
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May 07 - Final Examination 10:30-12:30, 212 Stuart Building
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