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Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Laboratory Techniques: An In-Depth Overview

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of quantum mechanics, focusing on both theoretical concepts and advanced laboratory techniques. Topics include applications of quantum mechanics, perturbation theory, and relativistic quantum mechanics. Students will engage in hands-on experiments such as the Michelson Interferometer, photoelectric effect, and electron diffraction. The course emphasizes the connection between quantum theory and practical applications in various fields, including solid state physics, nuclear physics, and the study of multielectron atoms and molecules.

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Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Laboratory Techniques: An In-Depth Overview

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  1. SP324 Quantum Mechanics I with Advanced Laboratory I

  2. QM Courses • SP327 Modern Physics • Special Relativity • old quantum theory • QM overview • SP324 Applications of Quantum Mechanics with Advanced Lab I • QM Reminder • QM Applications survey • Hydrogen atom • multielectron atoms • molecules • nuclear • solid state • nuclear • elementary particles • quantum statistics • SP425 Aadvanced Quantum Theory with Advanced Lab II • QM Formalism • Advanced Techniques for solving the Schro Eqn • What do you do if ... ? (aka perturbation theory) • Relativistic Quantum Mechanics • The Real Hydrogen Atom • The Mathematics of Quantum Mechanical Angular Momentum

  3. Michelson Interferometry Speed of Ether Sodium Doublet Splitting White Light Fringes Franck-Hertz Measurement Photoelectric Effect 1 PhotoDiodes & h Ocean Optics Spectrometer Electron Diff & de Broglie Speed of EM Waves in Coax Microwave Optics & Crystal Structure Millikan Oil Drop Temperature of the Sun Cavendish Expt SP324 Lab Opportunities Advanced Photodiode Behavior Telatomic Electron Spin Resonance

  4. FIND AVAILABLE DOCUMENTATION sheets & manuals, Melissinos suggestion sheets SP324 FIND PARTS FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO SP425 ASSEMBLE TAKE PRELIM DATA and do quick analysis to verify correct assembly & parts working YOU FOUND IT, YOU FIX IT* Good to Go ? TAKE GOOD DATA and analyze MAKE ADJUSTMENTS How can results be improved? FINAL ANALYSIS WRITE REPORT *If it’s broken, inform JeffV

  5. Michelson Interferometer • Determine wavelength of HeNe laser • Measure Na yellow doublet separation • Repeat Michelson & Morley experiment • Determine index of refraction of gasses

  6. Franck-Hertz • Observe that energy loss of electrons moving through a vapor is quantized

  7. Photoelectric Effect • Use the different wavelengths that a mercury lamp emits to determine Planck’ constant h.

  8. Millikan Oil Drop (x4) • repeat the classic experiment to determine the charge on an electron

  9. Photodiodes & h • Determine h after measuring the characteristic IV curves for the diodes.

  10. Electron Diffraction • Measure crystal spacing in graphite using diffraction of electrons

  11. Microwave Crystal Structure • Bragg diffraction • Learn to measure crystal spacing

  12. Ocean Optics Spectrometers ~ 2 nm Typical line spectrum Absorption of solar radiation

  13. Telatomic ESR & PSR • Measure electron gs • Measure proton gs

  14. High-Temp Superconductivity Study the superconducting transition and compare yittrium & bismuth compounds. Measure superconducting currents & B-fields

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