PHY358H1
Atoms, Molecules and Solids
Official description
Quantum theory of atoms, molecules, and solids; variational principle and perturbation theory; hydrogen and helium atoms; exchange and correlation energies; multielectron atoms; simple molecules; bonding and antibonding orbitals; rotation and vibration of molecules; crystal binding; electron in a periodic potential; reciprocal lattice; Bloch's theorem; nearly-free electron model; Kronig-Penney model; energy bands; metals, semiconductors, and insulators; Fermi surfaces.
- Prerequisite
- PHY356H1
- Co-requisite
- n.a.
- Exclusion
- n.a.
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
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['Quantum States of Atoms, Molecules and Solids by M. A. Morrison, et al.', 'This is out of print. It is a custom courseware.'] - Breadth requirement
- BR=5
- Distribution requirement
- DR=SCI
- course title
- PHY358H1
- session
- winter
- year of study
- 3rd year
- time and location
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24L: LEC0101, LEC2001, LEC7001, LEC9101: TR1, On line Synchronous 12T: F12, On line Synchronous Lectures will be delivered synchronously via Zoom and recorded for later viewing. Students can ask questions during the lectures by writing in the “chat" window or by using using the "microphone”. A camera is not necessary.
- Course URL
- http://hykee.cqm-uoft.ca…
- instructor
