PHYS 486
Quantum Physics I
Spring 2026
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Physics I | PHYS486 | A | 36737 | LEC | 4 | 0930 - 1050 | T R | 119 Materials Science & Eng Bld | Jessie Shelton |
| Quantum Physics I | PHYS486 | D0 | 58896 | DIS | 0 | 1630 - 1750 | R | 158 Loomis Laboratory | Sagnik Saha |
| Quantum Physics I | PHYS486 | D1 | 36743 | DIS | 0 | 1800 - 1920 | R | 158 Loomis Laboratory | Sagnik Saha |
| Quantum Physics I | PHYS486 | D2 | 36748 | DIS | 0 | 1930 - 2050 | R | 158 Loomis Laboratory | Sagnik Saha |
Official Description
Atomic phenomena integrated with an introduction to quantum theory; evidence for the atomic nature of matter and the properties of the Schrodinger equation, single particle solutions in one dimension, the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, external fields, and atomic spectroscopy of outer electrons. Course Information: 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 and PHYS 435 or ECE 329. Class Schedule Information: Register for a lecture and a discussion section.