CHEM 7940 - Quantum Mechanics II

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: CHEM 7930 or equivalent, CHEM 7870 or equivalent or co-registration in AEP 3220, or permission of instructor.

P. Petersen.

Topics include WKB theory; density matrix; evolution operator; path integral formulation of quantum mechanics; time-dependent phenomena; two-level system; time-dependent perturbation theory; Fermi’s Golden rule; interaction of radiation with matter; second quantization, stimulated and spontaneous emission; correlation functions and response theory; electric and magnetic properties of molecules; scattering theory; molecular spectroscopy.