24. Quantum Mechanics VI: Time-dependent Schrödinger Equation

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Fundamentals of Physics, II (PHYS 201)

The time-dependent Schrödinger Equation is introduced as a powerful analog of Newton's second law of motion that describes quantum dynamics. It is shown how given an initial wave function, one can predict the future behavior using Schrödinger's Equation. The special role of stationary states (states of definite energy) is discussed.

00:00 - Chapter 1. The "Theory of Nearly Everything"
12:34 - Chapter 2. The time-dependent Schrodinger Equation
40:15 - Chapter 3. Stationary States

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This course was recorded in Spring 2010.

For more information about Professor Shankar's book based on the lectures from this course, Fundamentals of Physics: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics, visit http://bit.ly/1jFIqNu.