Physics 327 - Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Travis T. Norsen

W F 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM; M 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM

Smith College
PHY-327-01-202603
Sabin-Reed 308
tnorsen@smith.edu
The formal structure of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, including operator methods. Wave packets; quantum mechanical scattering and tunneling; central potentials; matrix mechanics of spin, addition of angular momenta; corrections to the hydrogen spectrum; identical particles and exchange symmetry; EPR paradox, Bell’s Theorem and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. PHY 317 recommended. Prerequisites: PHY 210 and PHY 215, or equivalent.

[CE] PHY 210 & 215

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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