PHYS 130AQuantum Physics I
Development of quantum mechanics. Wave mechanics; measurement postulate and measurement problem. Piece-wise constant potentials, simple harmonic oscillator, central field and the hydrogen atom. Three hours lecture, one-hour discussion session.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “PHYS 4A-B-C-D-E, 100A, 110A. Open to major codes PY26, PY28, PY29, PY32, PY33, PY34, and PY35 only.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (3 programs).
Required in (3)
- Engineering Physics (B.S.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)