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Pilani Campus
INSTRUCTION DIVISION
SECOND SEMESTER 2012-2013
Course Handout (Part-II)
Date: 08/01/2013
In addition to part I (General handout for all courses appended to the timetable) this portion
gives further details regarding the course.
Course Number : PHY F242
Course Title : Quantum Mechanics - I
Instructor-in-Charge : CHAMPAK BARAN DAS
Scope & Objective of the Course:
The course aims to expose the students to the Elementary Quantum Mechanics. The course
should be looked upon as a first introduction to the above subject.
Text Book:
• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David Griffiths, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education
Reference Books:
1. Quantum Physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles, Robert Esiberg and
Robert Resnick, 2nd edition John Wiley and Sons
2. Quantum Mechanics by J L Powell and B Crasemann, Narosa Publishing House
Course Plan:
PART - I : Old Quantum Theory : 10 Lectures
Reference Text : Quantum Physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles,
Robert Esiberg and Robert Resnick
Lecture Learning
Topics to be Covered Reference
Number Objectives
Problems with
1-2 (2) Blackbody radiation, Plank’s hypothesis 1.3- 1.4
classical physics
Photons-particle- Einstein’s quantum theory of
3-4 (2) like properties of Photoelectric effect, Compton effect, 2.3-2.5
radiation Dual nature of electromagnetic radiation
De Broglie’s
postulate- Matter wave, Wave–particle duality,
5-6 (2) wavelike Uncertainty Principle, Properties of 3.1-3.4
properties of matter waves
particles
Bohr’s model, Atomic energy states,
Bohr’s Model of
7-10 (4) interpretation of quantization rules, 4.5-4.11
the atom
Sommerfield’s Model, The
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Correspondence Principle.
PART - II : Modern Quantum Mechanics : 30 Lectures
Reference Text : Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David Griffiths
Schrödinger’s Eqn, Born’s interpretation
The wave
11-14 (4) of Wave function, Probability and 1.1-1.6
function
Normalization
Time-
Schrodinger’s time independent eqn. in
15-16 (2) independent 2.1
one dimension, and stationary states
Schrödinger eqn.
Time- Bound state solutions of the time
independent independent Schrödinger’ Equation for
17-21 (5) 2.2-2.3
Schrödinger eqn. one dimensional potentials: infinite
(contd.) square well and harmonic oscillator
Scattering state solutions of the time
Time- independent Schrödinger’ Equation for
independent one dimensional potentials: Free
22-26 (5) 2.4-2.6
Schrödinger eqn. particle, Delta function potential. Bound
(contd.) and scattering state solutions for Finite
square-well potential
Quantum Development of Schrödinger eqn., in
4.1
27-29 (3) mechanics in three dimension, solution using
three dimensions separation of variables
Solution of Hydrogen atom problem,
4.2
30-33 (4) Hydrogen Atom quantum number and degeneracy,
Probability densities
Hydrogen atom
34-36 (3) Angular momentum and Spin 4.3-4.4
(contd.)
Hydrogen atom The fine structure of Hydrogen atom,
37-40 (4) 6.3-6.4
(contd.) Zeeman effect
Evaluation Scheme:
EC Evaluation Duration Weightage Date, Time & Nature of
No. Component (%) Venue Component
1 Mid Term Test 90 mins. 30 26/2 2:00 - Closed Book
3:30 PM
2 Tutorials/Assigments 25
4 Comprehensive 3 hours. 45 4/5 FN Open/Closed
Examination Book
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Make-up Policy: Very strict: No Make-ups for tutorial tests. Make up for regular tests will be
given only to really genuine cases, i.e. (i) Sickness leading to hospitalization, (ii) out-of-
station with prior intimation to / permission from the IC.
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