Physics of Matter
Fall 2009 PHYS 0790 S01
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Instructor: Vesna Mitrovic
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Course Description
An introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics and their use in the description of the electronic, thermal, and optical properties of materials. Primarily intended as an advanced science course in the engineering curriculum. Open to others by permission. Prerequisites: ENGN 0040, APMA 0340 or equivalents.
Instructor's Description
An introduction to the Modern Physics of Matter, primarily intended as an advanced
science course in the engineering curriculum, but open to others by permission. Students
should have had a calculus-based introductory course in statics and dynamics. Brief
review of particles and waves in classical physics, introduction to the principles of
quantum mechanics and their use in the description of the electronic, thermal, and optical
properties of materials. Prerequisites: EN 4, AM 34 or equivalents.
Assignments and Grading
There will be two Mid-term exams and a Final at ~5 week intervals. A review sessions before each exam will be conducted.
Homework - Problems from the text are assigned weekly.
Readings and Required Texts
REQUIRED TEXT:
P. A. Tipler and R. Llewellyn: Modern Physics
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
1. J. Singh: Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications to Technology
2. S. Gasiorowicz: Quantum Physics
3. Bernstein, Fishbane, & Gasiorowicz: Modern Physics
Recommended textbooks are on reserve at the Science Library