ENGIN 281A
Quantum Physics for Semiconductor Engineers
This is an introduction to non-relativistic quantum physics. General quantum mechanics will be taught in the context of technological relevance, including the brief history and introduction to quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equation and its solution in one and three dimensions, the formalism of quantum mechanics, and the perturbation theory. Connections to basic atomic, laser and materials physics will be highlighted. The course will prepare students with the basics of quantum physics for entering the emerging field of quantum computation, quantum communications and other quantum information science and technologies.
Topics
- Course objectives are to equip students with a fundamental understanding of the following topics: i) basic concepts of quantum physics, ii) Schrodinger equation solutions to simple quantum systems, iii) notations and language of quantum mechanics, and iv) perturbation theory and quantum transitions.
- Students will be familiar with basic concepts of quantum physics, such as wavefunctions, eigen-states and eigen energies. Students will be able to establish and solve Schrodinger equation in simple quantum systems in one dimension and higher dimensions. Students will understand the notations and language of quantum mechanics, including operators, the Dirac brackets and the Hilbert space. Students will be able to use perturbation theory to describe quantum effects such as optical quantum transitions.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027