Credit Hours: 3 hrs (M.Sc-Semester II (Regular & Self Support))

Quantum physics deals with the world at microscopic scale and it describes matter and energy at atomic and sub-atomic levels where classical physics seems to fail. This undergraduate course develops concepts in quantum mechanics that can be understood from a fundamental point of view. In this course we review the basic ideas that show the inadequacy of classical mechanics to explain them. The main focus of this course will be to understand the mathematical construct of quantum mechanics, the notion of wave function and its interpretation, quantum algebra and to understand few time independent problems that can be solved by using this theory.

Books for Class Teaching

1. QUANTUM MECHANICS: Concepts and Applications by Nouredine Zettili, JOHN WILEY & SONS (2001) (Will be referred as Book 1 in lesson plan)
2. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths, PRENTICE Hall int. inc (2005) (Will be referred as Book 2 inlesson plan)
3. Introductory Quantum mechanics by R.L. Liboff, Addison Wesley Publishing Company, Reading Mass (1980) (Will be referred as Book 3 in lesson plan)
4. Quantum Mechanics, Classical Results, Modern Systems and Visualized Examples by Richard W. Robinett, Oxford University Press (2006)

Assignments:

• Assignment No. 1 before mid term  (Numerical Problems + Theory Article+Class Quiz ) = 10 Marks
• Assignment No. 2 before Terminal exam  (Numerical Problems + Theory Article+Class Quiz ) = 10 Marks

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Sessional: 20 Marks =  Assignments , Projects (Nil), Presentation (Nil)

• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks

• Final exam: 50 Marks

Class Timings:

                           MSc II (Regular)    8:00 - 9:30 am  (Thur-Fri)

                            MSc II (Self Support) 12:00 - 1:30 pm (Thur-Fri)