PHYS 5010 - Theoretical Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics

An introduction to theoretical mechanics and quantum mechanics with emphasis on problem solving. The scope of the material roughly corresponds to the requirements of the mechanics and quantum mechanics portions of the GRE Physics Test. Topics include vectors and kinematics, Newton's laws, oscillations, motion in central forces, rotating bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, particle-wave duality, uncertainty principle, Schrodinger equation, energy levels, transmission and reflection, the variational principle, hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, bosons and fermions, Pauli exclusion principles, atomic orbitals, periodic table, radiation selection rules.