AMAT 41214
>< Type/ Status : Elective
>< Title : Quantum
Mechanics
>< Pre-requisites : AMAT
21015
>< Objectives :
At the end of this course, the student will be familiar
with the foundation of wave mechanics in Hilbert space and non relativistic
quantum mechanics.
>< Course Content :
Quantum mechanics in Hilbert space,
Axiomatic structure of quantum mechanics, The Shrödinger picture, Heisenberg
and interaction picture, Complete set of observables, formalism of wave mechanics
and its applications, Completely continuous operators, Scattering theory of
two particles, Potential scattering.
>< Methodology : A
combination of lectures, tutorial discussions and presentations
>< Scheme of Evaluation : Based
on tutorials, tests, presentations and end of course examination
>< Recommended Reading :
1. Schiff, L.I. (1989). Quantum Mechanics, McGraw-Hill,
New York.
2. Prugovecki, E. (1981). Quantum Mechanics in Hilbert
Space, Academic Press.
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