PHYS 3317

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PHYS 3317
Applications of Quantum Mechanics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Covers a number of applications of quantum mechanics to topics in modern physics. Uses the tools developed in PHYS 3316 , and does not introduce new formalism. Topics include the physics of single and multi-electron atoms, molecular physics, introduction to quantum statistics, topics in solid-state physics, nuclear structure, and elementary particle physics. Students will develop their order-of-magnitude reasoning and their modeling skills.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 PHYS 3316. Corequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2555 PHYS 3317   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  2556 PHYS 3317   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2557 PHYS 3317   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person