| Title: |
PHY302-D, Quantum Physics |
| Institution: |
University of South Africa, South Africa |
Level: |
Degree. |
Description: |
| The Bohr atom. Wave properties of particles. Wave-particle duality. The Schroedinger equation. Bound states. The harmonic oscillator. Eigenfunctions, Eigenvalues, probability densities. Wave packets and the uncertainty relations. Scattering of particles. Tunnelling. Angular momentum. Spin. Addition of angular momenta. The hydrogen atom. Fine structure. Identical particles and symmetry. The Zeeman effect. Assessment is by assignments and examination. Prerequisite(s): Any two pf PHY201, PHY202 and PHY206 and MAT214 (or 203) or both MAT215 (or APM212) and MAT216 (or APM211). Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included: Bachelor of Science.
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Languages: |
English and Afrikaans |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, audio cassettes, video cassettes. |
| Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support, audio/video cassettes, discussion classes, study groups, practical work. |
Administrative information: |
This course requires approximately 4 hours of study per week.
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Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS |
| Date: |
17 January 1996 vmb
Source: 1996 Calendar - Book 6
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