PHYS 3317

PHYS 3317

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Covers a number of applications of quantum mechanics to topics in modern physics. Uses the tools developed in PHYS 3316 , and does not introduce new formalism. Topics include the physics of single and multi-electron atoms, molecular physics, introduction to quantum statistics, topics in solid-state physics, nuclear structure, and elementary particle physics. Students will develop their order-of-magnitude reasoning and their modeling skills.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 3316.

Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Comments Should be taken before PHYS 4443.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3474 PHYS 3317   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
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  •  3475 PHYS 3317   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3476 PHYS 3317   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person