Course Description
Historical background; the differential equation approach to quantum mechanics; treatments of solvable problems such as the particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and the hydrogen atom; introduction to approximation methods for more complex systems; application to solid state problems, including band theory.
Pre-requisites
MATH 211, NE 121, NE 125, NE 131; 2B Nanotechnology Engineering students.