Physics 731 - Quantum Mechanics - Fall, 2005

Prerequisites:

Physics 449, 531 or equivalent.

Materials Needed:

Text: J.J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Revised Edition), Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Reference Books (available at the library reserve):
(1). R. Shankar: Principles of Quantum Mechanics
(2). J.S. Townsend: A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics

Lectures:

8:50am - 9:40am, MWF, 1313 Sterling Hall <= ROOM CHANGE !
Phys 731 Syllabus, 2005

Homework:

Two or three homework problems will be assigned once a week in Friday's lectures.
The homework will be collected a week after on Friday and will be graded (NO LATE TURN-IN).
Homework solutions may be made available at the library reserve.
Homework 1 pdf file or ps file
Homework 2 pdf file or ps file
Homework 3 pdf file or ps file
Homework 4 pdf file or ps file
Homework 5 pdf file or ps file
No Homework on Oct.14 --- you prepare for midterm exam on Oct.21.
Homework 6 pdf file or ps file
Homework 7 pdf file or ps file
Homework 8 pdf file or ps file
Homework 9 pdf file or ps file
Homework 10 pdf file or ps file
Homework 11 pdf file or ps file
Homework 12 pdf file or ps file

Office Hours:

Mondays 10:00 - 12:00am, 5289 Chamberlin; Phone 262-2865.
Further help is available by appointment or by e-mail than@physics.wisc.edu

Grading:

The course grade will be based on:
(1). homework/classroom performance: 50%;
(2). midterm exam (one hour in class, open book/notes, Oct.21, 2005): 20%;
(3). final exam (take home): 30%.
Anticipated grade scale: A,AB > 80% ; B,BC > 60%; C > 40%.