6.728  Applied Quantum & Statistical Physics

Fall 2004

Instructors: Karl K Berggren, Terry Orlando

TA: Vikas Anant

Lecture:  WF11-12:30  (26-322)
Recitation:  M11  (26-322)      

Course Catalog Description: 

Elementary quantum mechanics and statistical physics. Introduces applied quantum physics. Emphasizes experimental basis for quantum mechanics. Applies Schrödinger's equation to the free particle, tunneling, the harmonic oscillator, and hydrogen atom. Variational methods. Elementary statistical physics; Fermi-Dirac, Bose-Einstein, and Boltzmann distribution functions. Simple models for metals, semiconductors, and devices such as electron microscopes, scanning tunneling microscope, thermionic emitters, atomic force microscope, and more.

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