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PHY256H1F-SUM
Introduction to Quantum Physics

Official description

Failures of classical physics; the Quantum revolution; Stern-Gerlach effect; harmonic oscillator; uncertainty principle; interference packets; scattering and tunnelling in one-dimension

Prerequisite
PHY132H1/152H1, (MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Co-requisite
MAT235Y1/237Y1/257Y1,(MAT223H1/240H1 recommended)
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI

Additional information

PHY256H1F-SUM Syllabus 20225

course title
PHY256H1F-SUM
session
summer, fall
year of study
2nd year
time and location
24L: MW 1-3 PM, Room: MP102 12T: MW 3-4 PM, Room: MP134/MP137
instructor
Wei, John Y.T.
John Y.T. Wei
416-946-5943
MP081

Delivery Methods

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Asynchronous
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