The principles of quantum mechanics. General formulation, mathematical methods, and applications of quantum theory. The topics include: Schrodinger equation, multidimensional systems, quantum mechanical tunneling, Dirac notation, postulates of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, vibrational modes in molecules and solids, approximate methods including perturbation theory and the variational method. Introduction to molecular structure methods.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
The principles of quantum mechanics. General formulation, mathematical methods, and applications of quantum theory. The topics include: Schrodinger equation, multidimensional systems, quantum mechanical tunneling, Dirac notation, postulates of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, vibrational modes in molecules and solids, approximate methods including perturbation theory and the variational method. Introduction to molecular structure methods.
Offered in Autumn 2025 at Stanford University.