Course Code: MATH-424

Quantum Mechanics–II

Credit Hours: 3+0

 

Course Contents:

Motion in three dimensions, angular momentum, commutation relations between components of angular momentum, and their representation in spherical polar coordinates, simultaneous Eigen functions of Lz and L2, Spherically symmetric potential and the hydrogen atom.

Scattering Theory: The scattering cross-section, scattering amplitude, scattering equation, Born approximation, partial wave analysis. Perturbation Theory: Time independent perturbation of non-degenerate and degenerate cases. Time-dependent perturbations.

Identical Particle: Symmetric and anti-symmetric Eigen function, The Pauli exclusion principle.

 

Recommended Books:

1.  Taylor G. Quantum Mechanics. 1st ed. George Allen and Unwin, 1970..

2. Powell T.L and Crasemann B. Quantum Mechanics. 1st ed.  Addison Wesley, 1961.

3.  Merzdacker E. Quantum Mechanics. 1st ed.  John Wiley,1988.

4.  Eisberg  R.M. Fundamental of Modern Mechanics. 1st ed.  Willey, 1961.

Assessment criteria:

Mid term exam.          (30 marks)

Sessional.                    (20 marks)

Final term exam .        (50 marks)

Total.                             100 marks

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