Physics 237
Quantum Mechanics of Physical Systems
Spring 2008
Prof. Lynne Orr
orr@pas.rochester.edu
B&L451, x58528
Announcements:
Welcome to P237
Final exam solutions.
The final exam will be held on Wednesday May 7, 7:15-10:15pm in Gavett 310. It will cover all of the course material, with emphasis on post-midterm topics. One cheat sheet will be permitted no other notes, books, or calculators will be allowed. Here is the final from the last time Prof. Orr taught this class; solutions here.
Spring 2008 midterm solutions
Here is the midterm from the last time Prof. Orr taught this class. Solutions.
| Topic | Chapter | comments |
| 1. Introduction/Review: Why Quantum Mechanics? | 1-4 | selected topics |
| 2. Schroedinger Theory | 5 | in depth |
| 3. Solutions to the 1-D Schroedinger Equation | 6 | in depth |
| 4. Hydrogen Atom | 7 | in depth |
| 5. Dipole Moments and Spin | 8 | in depth |
| 6. Multielectron Atoms | 9,10 | selected topics |
| 7. Quantum Statistics | 11 | selected topics |
| 8. Molecules | 12 | selected topics |
| 9. Solids | 13,14 | selected topics |
| 10. Nuclei | 15,16 | selected topics |
| 11. Elementary Particles | 17,18 | selected topics |
There will be weekly recitations. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged. The sessions are
Monday 5 -- 6:15pm, Bausch and Lomb room 269 (John)
Wednesday 2 --3:15pm, Hylan 203 (Matt)
Wednesday 6:15 -- 7:30pm, Hylan 203 (Matt)
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume III, by R.P. Feynman
Quantum Physics, by S. Gasiorowicz
Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics, by E. Anderson
Wednesday, May 7, 7:15 pm.
John Golden (
jgolden@mail.rochester.edu) is the
teaching intern who will conduct recitations.
Send mail to Professor Orr: orr@pas.rochester.edu
Send mail to TA Matt Bishara: mbishara@pas.rochester.edu
Send mail to TI John Golden: jgolden@mail.rochester.edu