Text: Quantum Physics (3rd edition) by Stephen Gasiorowicz. This and other possibly useful texts have been placed on reserves at S&E Library. The topics covered in 130a will come from the first 8 to 10 chapters of Gasiorowicz. Course Times: Lecture: TTh 11:00-12:20, CSB 001. Discussion: M 6:00-6:50, WLH2206, Homework: Around 7 problem sets, with about a week to do each. Due in class, at 11:00am (or dropped off earlier). Late HW sets will not be accepted. Midterm: Will be May 8, during the lecture time. Bring bluebooks. Final: Tues June 12, 11:30-2:30. No late or early finals, check your schedule now! Grading: Discretionary = 5%, Homework=20%, Midterm=25%, Final=50%. Advice: How to do well in this class. Physics 130a last year Histograms: HW1 HW2 HW3 HW4 Midterm HW5 HW6 HW7 Fun QM links: Many worlds Bell's theorem Schrodinger's cat EPR Paradox |