PHYS 486

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Quantum Physics I

Credit: 4 hours.

Atomic phenomena integrated with an introduction to quantum theory; evidence for the atomic nature of matter and the properties of the Schrodinger equation, single particle solutions in one dimension, the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, external fields, and atomic spectroscopy of outer electrons.

4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 and PHYS 435 or ECE 329.

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PHYS 486 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
32793	Lecture	A	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	2100 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Pfaff, W	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: For assistance enrolling: Please contact the Department of Physics Undergraduate Studies Office through the following Queue@Illinois Queue: https://queue.illinois.edu/q/queue/864 Please do not contact the course instructor(s) directly. They cannot assist with enrollment or add seats to a closed section.
61942	Discussion/ Recitation	D0	3:00PM -4:20PM	R	136 Loomis Laboratory		Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
47769	Discussion/ Recitation	D1	4:30PM -5:50PM	R	136 Loomis Laboratory		Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
32784	Discussion/ Recitation	D2	6:00PM -7:20PM	R	0018 Campus Instructional Facility		Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
32787	Discussion/ Recitation	D3	7:30PM -8:50PM	R	0018 Campus Instructional Facility		Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26