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