Quantum Mechanics Wave Form

Prerequisite: PHYS 416 with a minimum grade of "C-" This is the canonical approach and development of Quantum Mechanics with an emphasis on both traditional and contemporary applications of Schrödinger's equation. Bound state problems leading to the Hydrogen atom, free particle
wave-packets and the harmonic-oscillator, including raising and lowering operators, are all developed in full. Time independent and dependent perturbation techniques are introduced toward contemporary quantum two-level systems and control techniques, such as Rabi pulsed sequencing, used throughout modern quantum technologies including quantum sensors, qubits and photonics all having connections to research programs in our department, local industries and graduate programs. Vector-space ideas and mathematics are used throughout for insight and seamless transitions to and from the matrix representation. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit.