PYL431
| pYL431 | |
|---|---|
| Relativistic Quantum Mechanics | |
| Credits | 2 |
| Structure | 2-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | PYL331 |
| Overlaps | |
pYL431 : Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
[edit]Revision of Lorentz transformations, relativistic notations, Lorentz group. The Klein-Gordon equation, negative and positive energy solutions. Charged spin-zero particle, Difficulties with K-G theory. The Dirac equation, Relativistic invariance, Relativistic invariance, spin and energy projection operators. Nonrelativistic limit, Pauli equation, Solutions and their properties. Dirac sea, Anti-particle, Klein paradox, Fodly-Wouthuysen representation. Hydrogen atom, Dirac electron in an electromagnetic field, Charge conjugation.