Quantum Mechanics

Undergraduate

Postulates about states, observables, probabilities, change of state in a measurement, and time evolution. Dirac’s bra and ket notation; representation and transformation theory. Two-level systems. Complete set of commuting observables and classification of states. Symmetries and their usage in classification of states. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P70, MATH 3P08; PHYS 3P90 or PHYS 3P94 or PHYS 3P95; or permission of the instructor Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.