PHYS 486

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

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.

PHYS 486 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
36737
Lecture
A
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
119 Materials Science & Eng Bld
Shelton, J
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
58896
Discussion/
Recitation
D0
4:30PM -5:50PM
R
158 Loomis Laboratory
Saha, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
36743
Discussion/
Recitation
D1
6:00PM -7:20PM
R
158 Loomis Laboratory
Saha, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
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