Classical & Quantum Mechanics (Mainstream Physics)
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- Author:
- Indresan Govender, Roger Fearick
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- University of Cape Town
- Collection:
- University of Cape Town
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Abstract:
This is the second-year second semester mainstream physics course and is also suitable for mathematicians, astronomers, chemists and computer scientists. CLASSICAL MECHANICS: Review of NewtonŐs laws, constraints, dŐAelmbert principle, Lagrangian formulation of mechanics, conservation laws, applications, central forces, planetary motion, small oscillations, normal co-ordinates. QUANTUM MECHANICS: The basic assumptions of quantum mechanics, solutions of Schrodinger's equation, properties of wave functions and operators, one-dimensional applications, angular momentum in quantum mechanics, three-dimensional applications, the hydrogen atom, approximate methods. UCT PHY2015S
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Lecture Notes
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
- Creative Commons Attribution 2.5
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