5.73 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I, Fall 2002
Author(s)
Field, Robert
Alternative Title
Introductory Quantum Mechanics I
Date Issued
December 2002
Abstract
5.73 covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, Schrodinger equation, and operator and matrix methods. Basic applications of the following are discussed: one-dimensional potentials (harmonic oscillator), three-dimensional centrosymetric potentials (hydrogen atom), and angular momentum and spin. The course also examines approximation methods: WKB method, variational principle, and perturbation theory. Acknowledgement The instructor would like to acknowledge Peter Giunta for preparing the original version of the materials for 5.73.
Subjects
quantum mechanics
wave properties
uncertainty principles
Schrodinger
operator method
matrix method
one-dimensional potentials
harmonic oscillator
three- dimensional centrosymetric potentials
angular momentum
spin
approximation methods
WKB method
variational principle
perturbation theory
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemistry
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