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pYL431
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Credits 2
Structure 2-0-0
Pre-requisites PYL331
Overlaps

pYL431 : Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

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.