Quantum Mechanics
Postulates and principles of quantum mechanics. Basic concepts including Hilbert space and superposition, Dirac notation and wavefunctions, operators and observables, measurements, time evolution and Schroedinger’s equation, Hamiltonians and energy, uncertainty principle, symmetries and conserved quantities. Analysis of two-state systems (qubits), spin-½ particles, Stern-Gerlach experiment. Other basic systems including a free particle, finite and infinite potential wells, the harmonic oscillator, 3D quantum mechanics, angular momentum, and the hydrogen atom. Bipartite systems, density matrix and introduction to quantum entanglement, and interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027