Teaching:The group are participating in the teaching of the following subjects:Prof. Andrew M. Rappe: Chemistry 523: This course covers modern quantum mechanics at the graduate level. The main texts for the course are Quantum Mechanics by Cohen-Tannoudji et al. (two volumes) and Modern Quantum Mechanics by Sakurai. The course covers the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, including Dirac notation, free-particle wavepackets, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory, and many-electron systems. In addition, many important mathematical and computational topics are covered to support and enhance understanding of the material. The requirements for the course are weekly problem sets, two hourly examinations, a project, and a final exam. Interested students are encouraged to contact Prof. Rappe at rappe@sas.upenn.edu. "I want to thank you for running the most brutal (and useful) course I experienced in graduate school...." --A Satisfied Customer |