PHYS 485 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Welcome to Phys485: Atomic Physics and Quantum theory
Quantum Physics, founded at the beginning of the last century, revolutionized modern science. Beginning with studies of radiating bodies--stars, heated metals, and more--it has brought new ways of looking at the world; an understanding of atoms, elements, and the complex matter composing the world; insights into superconductivity, cosmic microwave background radiation, and more. From electronics, MRI, solar panels, and quantum computers of the future, it has changed the face of technology. This course will introduce you to the foundations of Quantum Theory and give you many glimpses of its wonders.
Announcements
Mid-term: Posted on Wednesday Oct14, 48hour take-home; Details announced in Oct12 class and by email; Modified office hours midterm week
The first class is on August 24th, 2020 and can be attended via Zoom.
About the Course
Lectures on Zoom: 2.00-3.20pm CDT
Instructor: Prof. Smitha Vishveshwara
LINKS on this webpage take you to different aspects of the course (see column on the left):
Course description: Course content, team, navigating the virtual space, assignments and grading breakdown
Schedule: Weekly schedule--Topics, related reading, assignments, solutions
Required Materials and Assignments: Textbook and details of what assignments are to do and how to access them
Additional Material: Posts reflecting the wonders of quantum physics
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Lecture Zoom Links: Details of the online class and the Zoom link to connect to lectures.
Recorded Lectures: Watch the lectures on mediaspace again if needed and be sure to subscribe.
Office Hour Zoom Links: Zoom space for instructor and teaching assistants to hold weekly office hours
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Gradebook: Regular grade updates based on submitted assignments
Gradescope: THE ESSENTIAL INTERFACE FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
Academic Integrity
All activities in this course, including documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence, are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.