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Course Dual Degree (B. Tech + Master of Science / Master of Technology)
Semester Sem. IV
Subject Code PH222
Subject Title Quantum Mechanics

Syllabus

Mathematical Introduction: Linear vector spaces, inner products, linear operators, eigenvalue problem, generalization to infinite dimensions.

Towards quantum mechanics: relevant experiments, wave particle duality, uncertainty principle, postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger equation, probability current and conservation.

Simple one-dimensional potential problems: Free particle, particle in a box; scattering in step-potentials, transmission and reflection coefficients.

Harmonic oscillator: Obtaining eigenvalues and eigen functions using ladder operators. Angular momentum: Rotations in three dimensions, eigenvalue problem of L2 and Lz.

Hydrogen atom: Eigenvalue problem, degeneracy of the spectrum, numerical estimates and comparison with experiments.

Text Books
  1. R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Springer.
  2. N. Zettili, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, Wiley.
References