Study Modules and Handouts

Module 1: The Theory of Relativity (pdf)

Module 2: The Quantum Theory of Light (pdf)

Planck's Route to Blackbody Radiation http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/252/PlanckStory.htm

Module 3: The Particle Nature of Matter (pdf)

Module 4: Matter Waves (pdf)

• Fourier Analysis, Smith (pdf)

Module 5: Welcome to the Strange World of Quantum Mechanics (pdf)

• Postulates (pdf)
• Finite Square Well: Analytical Solution (pdf)
• Hermite Polynomials (pdf)
• Series Solution for Harmonuc Oscillator (Hermit's Differential Equation) (pdf)

Module 6: Welcome to the Strange World of Quantum Mechanics Continued (pdf)

• Bessel Functions (pdf)
• Legendre Polynomials (pdf)
• Associated Legendre Polynomials (pdf)
• Angular Momentum Operator (pdf)
• Solution to Hydrogen's Angular and Radial Equation (pdf)

Module 7: Spin and Multielectron Atoms (pdf)

Module 8: Quantum Statistics and Solids (pdf)

Module 9: Solids and Semiconductors (pdf)

• Kronig-Penny Model (Band Theory) (pdf)