Physics 141 Quantum Physics 1

Description: 
Wave packets and uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger equation, simple one-dimensional systems, three-dimensional systems, quantum particle in an external field, the postulates and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics.
Faculty: 
References: 
Gasiorowicz (GA), Griffiths (GR), Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu, Laloe (CT)
Schedule: 
F208, WFQ (WF 7:00-8:30 AM)

UPDILIMAN4: With the enhanced community quarantine, ALL CLASSES INCLUDING THE ALTERNATIVE MODES OF LEARNING ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL APRIL 14. EXCEPT FOR VITAL UNITS WHICH WILL BE ON SKELETAL WORKFORCE, all offices will have a work from home arrangement. Now is the time to put all efforts on what is essential, THE WELFARE OF OUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. Stay safe and keep others safe!


Students will be contacted through their CRS registered email address for updates.

Reading Assignment topics to be covered 11-13 March:

  • Finish Griffiths's chapter on the formalism of quantum mechanics
  • Commutators and uncertainty principle
  • Complete sets of compatible observables

References to supplement textbook:

  • MIT OCW Phys 8.05 Fall 2013 Video Lectures 8-11 (must watch here)
  • Cohen-Tannoudji Vol I, Chapter III, Section C

UP Diliman academic contingencies during Covid-19 class suspensions:

 

Problem Set 2 submission form is here.