PHY X62K PHY 362K Quantum Physics II: Atoms and Molecules 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The two-electron atom; spin and statistics; coupling schemes for many-electron atoms; atoms and the radiation field; perturbation methods for decay and collisions; thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids; and free-electron metal and band theory. May include subjects such as superconductivity, Josephson tunneling, and others. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Physics 373 with a grade of at least C-.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division