PHYS 3317
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PHYS 3317
Course Description
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 PHYS 3316.
Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)
Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Grossman, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Grossman, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person