Quantum Mechanics II
Phys 712 — Spring 2020 |
Department of Physics & Astronomy |
Instructor: | Dr. Kevin Beach |
Office: | 206 Lewis Hall |
Email: | kbeach@olemiss.edu |
Website: | https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/~kbeach |
Catalog description
Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I
3 credit hours
Where and when
Lectures: | M W F 11:00–11:50 in Lewis Hall, Room 104 |
Office hours: | T W R 13:30–14:30 or by appointment |
Final exam: | Monday, May 4 at 12:00 |
Prerequisites
Phys 711: Quantum Mechanics I (Minimum grade: C) |
Required text
Modern Quantum Mechanics, J. J. Sakurai and Jim J. Napolitano, Addison-Wesley; 2nd ed. (2010) |
ISBN 9780805382914 [Amazon] |
Grading scheme
The course grade will be based on the cumulative points earned from weekly assignments, two in-class tests, and a final exam, weighted as follows.
Assignments: | 40% |
In-class tests: | 2 × 15% |
Final exam: | 30% |
The numerical score (out of 100) will be converted to a letter grade with a corresponding grade point value, following the UM +/– grading system adopted in Fall 2011. The conversion is carried out by matching to the ranges shown in the table below.
Letter grade | Grade point value | Numerical score range |
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A | 4.0 | ≥ 90 |
A– | 3.7 | [85,90) |
B+ | 3.3 | [80,85) |
B | 3.0 | [75,80) |
B– | 2.7 | [70,75) |
C+ | 2.3 | [65,70) |
C | 2.0 | [60,65) |
C– | 1.7 | [55,60) |
D | 1.0 | [50,55) |
F | 0 | < 50 |
Class attendance — Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. Some material presented in lecture may not appear in the textbook.
Assignments — The course puts great emphasis on students’ developing technical mastery in a variety of important physics techniques. Students will be regularly asked to attempt problems, both inside and outside of class hours, alone or in groups. Problems assigned as graded homework will be due in class. Late assignments will be penalized at the rate of 20% per day.
In-class tests — The tentative test dates are listed in this syllabus. Any changes to the dates will be announced in class and by email; students will be given at least one week’s notice. No make-up test will be given except in cases of verified emergencies.
Topics likely to be covered
Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics — symmetries, conservation laws, degeneracies, parity, space inversion, translation and crystal momentum, time-reversal
Approximation Methods — time-dependent perturbation theory, interaction picture, scattering, mean field theories, slave particle techniques
Many-body systems — identical particles, permutation symmetry, gases of weakly interacting bosons and fermions, second quantized formulation, quantum spin systems
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics — Dirac equation, quantum field theory
Schedule
W | Jan | 22 | Lecture 1 |
F | Jan | 24 | Lecture 2 |
M | Jan | 27 | Lecture 3 |
W | Jan | 29 | Lecture 4 |
F | Jan | 31 | Lecture 5 |
February 3: Last day to register or add classes |
M | Feb | 3 | Lecture 6 |
W | Feb | 5 | Lecture 7 |
F | Feb | 7 | Lecture 8 |
February 10: Automatic drop date for non-attendance |
M | Feb | 10 | Lecture 9 |
W | Feb | 12 | Lecture 10 |
F | Feb | 14 | Lecture 11 |
M | Feb | 17 | Lecture 12 |
W | Feb | 19 | Lecture 13 |
F | Feb | 21 | First in-class test |
M | Feb | 24 | Lecture 14 |
W | Feb | 26 | Lecture 15 |
F | Feb | 28 | Lecture 16 |
March 2: Deadline for course withdrawal; midterm grades due |
M | Mar | 2 | Lecture 17 |
W | Mar | 4 | Lecture 18 |
F | Mar | 6 | Lecture 19 |
March 7–15: Spring break |
M | Mar | 16 | Lecture 20 |
W | Mar | 18 | Lecture 21 |
F | Mar | 20 | Lecture 22 |
M | Mar | 23 | Lecture 23 |
W | Mar | 25 | Lecture 24 |
F | Mar | 27 | Second in-class test |
M | Mar | 30 | Lecture 25 |
W | Apr | 1 | Lecture 26 |
F | Apr | 3 | Lecture 27 |
M | Apr | 6 | Lecture 28 |
W | Apr | 8 | Lecture 29 |
April 10: Good Friday holiday |
M | Apr | 13 | Lecture 30 |
W | Apr | 15 | Lecture 31 |
F | Apr | 17 | Lecture 32 |
M | Apr | 20 | Lecture 33 |
W | Apr | 22 | Lecture 34 |
F | Apr | 24 | Lecture 35 |
M | Apr | 27 | Lecture 36 |
W | Apr | 29 | Lecture 37 |
F | May | 1 | Lecture 38 |
May 1: Classes end |
M | May | 4 | Final examination |
Attendance verification
The university requires that all students have a verified attendance at least once during the first two weeks of the semester for each course. Students whose attendance is not verified will be dropped from the course and any financial aid will be adjusted accordingly. Please see http://olemiss.edu/gotoclass for more information.
Academic integrity and honesty
Students are expected to adhere to the University of Mississippi Creed and the Standards of Honesty as described in Policy Code ACA.AR.600.001 and the M Book.
Students are reminded that cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Performance on all tests and assignments shall represent the individual work of the student. Those who violate the Standards of Honesty will be reported and subject to the appropriate sanction, which may include expulsion from the University.
Nondiscrimination policy
The University complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.
Policies and procedures for students with disabilities
It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individual basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Student Disability Services (662-915-7128 or sds@olemiss.edu) to discuss their individual needs.
Examinations and last week of class
Regulations governing all examinations — A student’s failure to appear for an examination without an acceptable excuse,inability to present valid identification,absence from the room during the course of an examination without the consent of the examiner, or attempting any portion of an examination without submitting his or her answers shall result in failure of the examination. Tardiness beyond 15 minutes forfeits a student’s right to an examination.
Final examinations — A final examination, to be given at the time posted in the examination schedule, is required in each undergraduate course, unless the appropriate chair and dean have approved an exception. A student who has three or four final examinations in one day may arrange with the course instructor to take the noon or 7:30 p.m. examination at another time. In order to give a final examination at any time other than that shown in the posted examination schedule, an instructor must have prior approval of the department chair and dean.
Last week of class — The following guidelines exist to allow sufficient time for students and instructors to prepare for final examinations. These guidelines apply to the week preceding final examinations for undergraduate courses held during Fall and Spring semesters.
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During the period of Wednesday through Friday of the last week of class, instructors are not to give exams, tests, or quizzes that contribute more than 10% of the final grade for a class. An instructor can obtain approval of the department chair and dean to give an exam, test, or quiz, of this weight, during this three day period. Instructors should return graded work and/or inform students of their grades on exams, tests, or quizzes prior to the beginning of finals week.
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Exceptions to the above statement are automatically made for lab-based courses, technical writing courses, seminar courses that assign a term paper, and senior design courses that assign a multi-faceted project in lieu of a final exam. Major projects of the above types, which contribute more than 10% of the final grade and which are due during this Last Week period, should be assigned in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester and any substantial change in the assignment should be made known to students before the drop deadline.