Week Lectures Topics/Assignments Apr 11 F Approximation methods. Time-independent perturbation theory. Apr M Continue perturbation theory and examples. 14-18 W Workshop on perturbation theory and matrices. F Problem set #4 due at beginning of class. Variational principle for ground states. Apr M Spin-dependent and Exchange interactions in the helium atom, 21-25 W in nuclei, molecules, solids, LDA/DFT, etc. F Time-dependent perturbation theory and EM fields, Apr 28 M including Fermi's golden rule for transition rates. - W Reading Day May 2 F Problem set #5, Comps problems and/or project reports due at beginning of informal revision class in PSF 462. May 5, Final Exam; May 8, Commencement. |