PHYS 3317 — Applications of Quantum Mechanics
General Information
Covers a number of applications of quantum mechanics to topics in modern physics. Uses the tools developed in PHYS 3316 , and does not introduce new formalism. Topics include the physics of single and multi-electron atoms, molecular physics, introduction to quantum statistics, topics in solid-state physics, nuclear structure, and elementary particle physics. Students will develop their order-of-magnitude reasoning and their modeling skills.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: PHYS 3316.
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Kyle Shen | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.