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Syllabus
Inadequacy of classical theories. Landmarks in rise of quantum theory.
Review of classical and quantum particle and wave concepts. Uncertainty
principle. The changes and new concepts brought in by quantum theory.
Wave mechanics of a single point particle.
Prerequisites
A familiriarity with inadequcies of classical theories is assumed.
Goals
- briefly discuss success and failures of classical theories
- recall important develpments that led to birth of quantum mechanics
- summarize the concepts that needed to be revised and new concepts that came in
Highlights and Points to Remember
You must remember every thing that is given in this lesson. So
swot the following as much as you can:
- Inadequacies of classical theories
- Landmarks developments which finally shaped quantum theory
- Conceptual changes brought in by quantum theory.
It is possible that you may not fully understand some of the points at this stage.
A subject is almost never fully understood in the first reading.
You must keep revisiting this lesson frequently. It is hoped that you will be able
to understand all that is written here as we progress.
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