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Dop Course Outline
OS2012 Quantum Physics
Last Revised: 2020-04-14
Course Objectives
Students taking this course will learn fundamental concepts and methods of quantum mechanics. After taking this course there would be no difficulty in understanding modern research works related to quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite
Textbook Quantum Physics, 3rd Edition by Stephen Gasiorowicz
Topical Outline 1. Review of the historical developments of some basic concepts in quantum physics
2. Wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle
3. Eigenvalues, eigenfunctions, eigenstates, and measurement
4. Schrodinger equation, scattering problems, and bound states in 1D systems
5. Operators and symmetries
6. Harmonic oscillators and angular momentum
7. Schrodinger equation in 3D, and ideal hydrogen atom
8. Spin
9. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theories
10.Introduction to EPR, entanglement, and quantum computer
Prerequisite
Textbook Quantum Physics, 3rd Edition by Stephen Gasiorowicz
Topical Outline 1. Review of the historical developments of some basic concepts in quantum physics
2. Wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle
3. Eigenvalues, eigenfunctions, eigenstates, and measurement
4. Schrodinger equation, scattering problems, and bound states in 1D systems
5. Operators and symmetries
6. Harmonic oscillators and angular momentum
7. Schrodinger equation in 3D, and ideal hydrogen atom
8. Spin
9. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theories
10.Introduction to EPR, entanglement, and quantum computer
