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tion, the Schrodinger equation, methods of approximate solution, electron spin,
and Pauli principle.
Instructor: Houston.
Ph. 115. Application. of Quantum Mechanics. 9 units; nrst term.
Prerequisite: Ph. II ...
The application of nou-relativistic quantum mechanics to problems in various
fields of physics. The .ubjects treated will be determined partly by the interests of
the class.
Instructor: Houston.
Ph. 116. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. 9 units; second term.
Prerequisite: Ph. 114.
A study of Dirac's relativistic equatiou for au electron in au external field
together with selected topics from receut developments of relativistic quantum
mechanics.
Instructor: Houston.
Ph. 120. Seminar on the History of Physic.. 4-9 units; first, second and
third terms.
Assigned reading and written and oral reports on selected topics in the history
of physics. Students will be expected to make the acquaintance of as many as
possible of the original memoirs of the great physicists and to study at least one
such memoir very thoroughly. Reports will consist of illustrated lectures, biographies,
critical studies, translations, bibliographies, etc. Recommended for all students
who expect to teach.
Texts: History 0/ Science, Dampier; Rise 0/ Modern Pbysics, Crew.
In charge: Watson.
Ph. 142. Re.earch in Physics. Units in accordance with the work accomplished.
Approval of the department must be obtained before registering.
GRADUATE SUBJECTS
Ph. 211. Thermodynamics. 12 units; first term.
Prerequisites: Ph. 1 a, b, c, 2 a, b, c, d; Ma. 2 a, b, c, d.
The tWO fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Entropy and the thermodynamical
potentials. Equations of reciprocity. Application to gases, perfect and imperfect,
and to dilute solutions. Phase rule and chemical equilibrium. Nernst's theorem.
(Not given in 1940-41.)
Instructor: Epstein.
Ph. 221. Potential Theory. 15 units; third term.
Prerequisites: Ma. 8 a, b, c, lOa, b, c.
An exposition of the properties of the potential functions occurring in the
theories of gravitation, electricity and magnetism, hydrodynamics, conduction of
heat, and the theory of elasticity. Solution of special problems.
(Not given in 1940-41.)
Instructor: Bateman.
Ph. 222. Theory of Electricity and Magnetism. 12 units; first term.
Prerequisites: Ph. 5 ", b, c; Ma. 8 a, b, c, lOa, b, c.
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, ferromagnetism, electromagnetic field of stationary
currents, electromagnetic induction, phenomena in moving bodies, Maxwell'.