CHEM 7500 - Angular Momentum Theory and Applications in Chemistry and Physics

This course provides the student with an understanding of the methods used to deal with the different forms of angular momentum in quantum mechanics. Students will learn how angular momenta are coupled through Clebsch-Gordan coefficients and 3-j symbols, and will learn how Wigner rotation matrices are used to express angular momentum wavefunctions in different coordinate systems. These topics are illustrated by their application to a number of different topics that are of interest to physical chemists and physicists. A substantial background in quantum mechanics is required.