2014 Text Topics
Detailed Text Listing
Unit 1.
Introduction to Quantum Amplitudes
Unit 2.
Introduction to Wave Dynamics
Appendices 4A-B: Old-Fashioned Relativity
Unit 3.
Introduction to Fourier Analysis and Symmetry
Unit 4.
Introduction to Wave Equations
Unit 5.
Introduction to Periodic Potentials and Symmetry
Unit 6.
Introduction to Time-Variable Perturbations and Transitions
Unit 7.
Quantum Harmonic Oscillators
Unit 8.
Quantum Rotation and Angular Momentum
Unit 9.
Quantum Orbitals and Central force dynamics (In preparation)
Unit 10.
Multiparticle States and Interactions (In preparation)
Unit 11.
Polyatomic Molecules (In preparation)
Unit 12.
Relativistic Spin and Symmetry (Proposed)
Unit 13.
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory (Proposed)
2014 Lecture Topics
Detailed Lecture Listing
Lecture 1.
2-Wave Interference: Phase and Group Dynamics
(1/14/2014)
Lecture 2.
Relativity of wave-optics and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates I.
(1.16-23.14)
Lecture 3.
Relativity of wave-optics and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates II.
(1.28.14)
Lecture 3.5.
Relativity of lightwaves and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates III.
(1.30.14)
Lecture 4.
Relativity of lightwaves and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates IV.
(1.30.14)
Lecture 4.5.
Relativity of lightwaves and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates IV-b.
(2.6.14)
Lecture 5.
Relativity of lightwaves and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates V.
(2.11.14)
Lecture 5.5.
Relativity of lightwaves and Lorentz-Minkowski coordinates V-b.
(2.13.14)
Lecture 6.
Introduction to Relativistic Classical and Quantum Mechanics I.
(2.18.14)
Lecture 7.
Relativistic Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics II.
(2.20.14)
Lecture 8.
Relativity of transverse waves and 4-vectors
(2.25.14)
Lecture 9.
Relativity of interfering and galloping waves: Amplitude and SWR.
(3.04.14)-(3.06.14)
Lecture 10.
Relativity of 1st Quantization and electromagnetic fields
(3.12.14)
Lecture 11.
Quantum theory of harmonic oscillators U(1)⊂U(2)⊂U(3)...
(3.13.14)
Lecture 12.
Spectral Analysis of U(2) Operators
(3.22.14)-(3.23.14)
Lecture 13.
Quantum theory of harmonic oscillators U(1)⊂U(2)⊂U(3)... II.
(4.1.14)
Lecture 14.
Rotational symmetry U(2)⊂U(3) and O(3)
(4.1.14)-(4.3.14)
Lecture 15.
Introduction to Rotational Eigenstates and Spectra I.
(4.9.14)
Lecture 16.
Introduction to Rotational Eigenstates and Spectra II.
(4.10.14)
Lecture 17.
Introduction to Rotational Eigenstates and Spectra III.
(4.15.14)
Lecture 18.
Introduction to Rotational Eigenstates and Spectra IV.
(4.17.14)
Lecture 19.
Rotational Eigenstates and Spin-permutation Symmetry
(4.22.14)
Lecture 20.
Rotational Energy and Eigenstate Surfaces for Coriolis Dynamics
(4.24.14)
Lecture 21.
Relativity of Quantum Collisions and Energy-momentum Transfer
(4.29.14)
Lecture 22.
Elementary Relativity of Compton Transitions and Acceleration
(5.1.14)
Supplemental Material
Minkowski Grid Paper
E vs cp Grid Paper for u/c = 5/13
Listings of Other Classes
2012 PHYS 3614 Modern Physics
2013 PHYS 5093 Group Theory in Quantum Mechanics
2013 PHYS 5103 Classical Mechanics
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