PHY358H1S
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
- PHY358H1S
- session
- winter
- year of study
- 3rd year
- time and location
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24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: TR1, all Lectures in Room: MP134 12T: TUT0101: F12, Room: MP137
- instructor
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