10 - 11 Dec: Spin 1/2 and dynamics in magnetic fields I
Section outline
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- Introduction to magnetic moments, spin, Bloch sphere representation, Larmor precession
Reading: Chap 2 (2.5 - 2.10) and Chap 15 (15.1 - 15.3) of notes.
If you want to read more on the Stern-Gerlach experiments see Feynman Lectures vol III, chap 5 & 6 (will not be needed in this class)
Instructor Nicolas Macris
This and next thursday two hours of exercises. The project assignment is already available in this weekly block.
