Graduate quantum mechanics reform

American Journal of Physics

Volumn 77, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 308-319

  Carr, L D ^a   McKagan, S B ^b  

^a Department of Geology and Geological Engineering   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 62649141900     PISSN: 00029505     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1119/1.3079689     Document Type: Article

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