MATH 242: Mathematical Physics: Quantum Mechanics

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours, outside research, 3 hours

Catalog page 409

Prerequisites: MATH 209A, MATH 209B, MATH 209C, MATH 228; or consent of instructor

Description: Foundations of quantum theory together with the relevant mathematics. Probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics, self-adjoint operators and physical observables, noncommutativity and the uncertainty principle. Spectral theory for (unbounded) self-adjoint operators. Stone’s theorem and other topics.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2022-23 10/25 10/25
2019-20 5/25  5/25
2016-17 11/25 11/25