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PHYS 357. Honours Quantum Physics 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Experimental basis for quantum mechanics; wave-packets; uncertainty principle. Hilbert space formalism. Schrodinger equation: eigenvalues and eigenvectors: applications to 1-d problems including the infinite and finite potential wells and the harmonic oscillator. Tunneling. Time independent perturbation theory.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours lectures
  • Prerequisites: MATH 223 or equivalent, and one of PHYS 230, PHYS 251, or CIVE 281
  • Restriction: Honours students or permission of the instructor
  • Restriction: Not open to students taking or having passed PHYS 346

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