PHYSICS234

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Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics

Course Description

Scattering theory, partial wave expansion, Born approximation. Additional topics may include nature of quantum measurement, EPR paradox, Bell's inequality, and topics in quantum information science; path integrals and applications; Berry's phase; structure of multi-electron atoms (Hartree-Fock); relativistic quantum mechanics (Dirac equation). Undergraduates register for PHYSICS 134 (4 units). Graduate students register for PHYSICS 234 (3 units). Prerequisite: PHYSICS 131. In 2023-24 Physics 134 will be given in the Winter quarter.

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ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

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Min

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Discussion

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Yes

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Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

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PHYSICS234 is a completion requirement for: