PHYS 6572

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PHYS 6572
Quantum Mechanics I

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

First part of the two-semester graduate quantum mechanics sequence. Covers non-relativistic quantum physics, focusing on fundamental conceptual issues and methods. Topics include: fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics using the Dirac notation, theory of angular momentum and spin, symmetries, approximation methods and identical particles, at the level of Sakurai Modern Quantum Mechanics.


Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2570 PHYS 6572   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Elser, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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