ECE 342
Principles of Quantum Engineering
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics needed for understanding the principles of operation of modern solid state and optoelectronic devices and quantum computers. Topics covered include Schrödinger Equation, Operator and Matrix Methods, Quantum Statistics and Distribution Functions, and Approximation Methods, with examples from solid state and materials physics and quantum electronics. Prerequisites: (PHY 103 or PHY 105) and (PHY 104 or PHY 106) or EGR 151 and EGR 153. MAT 201 and MAT 202, or EGR 152 and EGR 154.
Topics
- Schrödinger Equation
- Operator and Matrix Methods
- Quantum Statistics and Distribution Functions
- and Approximation Methods
- with examples from solid state and materials physics and quantum electronics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
(PHY 103 or PHY 105) and (PHY 104 or PHY 106) or EGR 151 and EGR 153. MAT 201 and MAT 202, or EGR 152 and EGR 154.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027