PHYS 486
Spring 2026 Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
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.
Register for a lecture and a discussion section.
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Day | Location | Instructor | Section Details | |
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36737
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Lecture
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A
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9:30AM
-10:50AM
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TR
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119 Materials Science & Eng Bld
|
Shelton, J
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58896
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Discussion/
Recitation |
D0
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4:30PM
-5:50PM
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R
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158 Loomis Laboratory
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Saha, S
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36743
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Discussion/
Recitation |
D1
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6:00PM
-7:20PM
|
R
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158 Loomis Laboratory
|
Saha, S
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