Chem120A

Chem120A is an introductory quantum mechanics class in Berkeley targeted for chemistry students. While it does not dive deep into the math and physics of each topic as physics 137A, it provides a more comprehensive overview of quantum mechanics with an emphasis in chemistry.

Syllabus

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Notes

Getting Started

Here are introductory notes of the class. They are adapted from my personal favourite books and notes, combined with my own input and understanding. Hope you will find them useful. Please don’t hesitate to point out any of my errors!
The Stern Gerlach Experiment
Formulation: Bras, kets, and operators
Measurement and Projection Operators

The Quantum Harmonic Oscillator

The QHO

Angular Momentum

Matrix Elements of Angular Momentum

Approximation Methods

The Variational Principle

Practice Questions

Practice 1