Topics covered till first mid-semester examination

8 Quantum theory: introduction and principles

9 Quantum theory: techniques and

applications

10 Atomic structure and atomic spectra

11 Molecular structure

12 Molecular symmetry

18 Molecular interactions

20 Materials 2: the solid state

Double Slit Experiment
Photoelectric effect

K.E. = ½ mv2 = hn - F
Uncertainty Principle
Double Slit Experiment with electrons
 Double Slit Experiment with electrons

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Absorption spectrum of Hydrogen
 Quantum Mechanics

Operators

Hamiltonian operator Y
1. Single valued.
2. Not infinite over a finite range.
3. Continuous everywhere.
4. Square-integrable.
Applications
 Y1,1

Y2,1

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Tunnelling

Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM)