Updated:  10/14/04
                  
                     Chapter 28 Quantum  Mechanics of Atoms


          A. Instruction to students:
                         1)  Homework:
                                 a) Read carefully Sections 28-1, -2, -3, -4, and -5.
                                 b) In one page, write YOUR discussion (meaning "using YOUR words")
                                     on "what are the differences between classical physics (mechanics and
                                     electromagnetism) and quantum mechanics," based on the materials in
                                     Chapters 27 and 28.
                                     (Just read chapter 27 and 28 carefully, and summarize them in your
                                      words.  No need to read any other book.)
                                  * This homework report will be graded based on
                                      a) how accurate and correct your writing is in physics, and
                                      b) how well (or directly) you are answering the question.
                                     The report is 5 quizes worth and is due November 23! 
   
          B. Biomedical (and technological) application
                          Lasers and holography, Section 28-11 and -12
                                  (as optional study.)


          C. Lectures and study guideline
                         This Chapter provides you a new view of the physical foundation of the
                         (microscopic) world, quantum mechanics, by generalizing what you have
                          learnt in Chapter 27.   As such, what is required is a conceptual
                          understanding  as you apply the uncertainty principle.

                          Detailed applications of quantum mechanics to structure of atoms are left
                          to chemistry.