PHYS 5810 - Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Statistical Mechanics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43547,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Crescimanno
Email: mjcrescimanno@ysu.edu
Course Description
5810. Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Statistical Mechanics 1. The postulates of wave mechanics, Matrix mechanics, angular momentum coupling, scattering, perturbation theory, intrinsic spin, emission and absorption of radiation. Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics with applications in quantum theory. Must be taken in sequence before PHYS 5811. Prereq.: PHYS 3703 and PHYS 3704 and MATH 3705 or MATH 3705H. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Quantum Mechanics | R. Shankar | 146157675X |
Principles of Quantum Mechanics,
by Ramamurti Shankar, Springer Verlag
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Math review | ||
| Wed | 8/26 | Math review | ||
| Fri | 8/28 | failures of classical mech. , waves review | ||
| Mon | 8/31 | postulates of quantum mech |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.