Offered alternate years. Basic postulates of quantum mechanics and their physical meaning. Topics include potential wells and barriers, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, electron spin and perturbation theory. Offered alternate years. 490 Senior Project Experimental or theoretical research project.
Students work on a project of their choice under supervision of a faculty member.
The results of the work are presented to the department in both written and oral form. Copyright 2001 Hartwick College. All rights reserved.