Computational Quantum Mechanics

Numerical methods for solving the Schrodinger equation. Numerical approximation techniques: Rayleigh-Ritz theory. Quantum scattering from a spherically-symmetric potential. Multi-electron atoms: Hartree self-consistent field theory, Hartree-Fock theory, density functional theory. Electronic structure of diatomic molecules. Ab initio treatment of molecular structure. Additional extensive application to problems in molecular, atomic, and nuclear physics.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

PH 751