Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1

This 9 week course aims to teach quantum mechanics to anyone with a reasonable college-level understanding of physical science or engineering. Quantum mechanics was once mostly of interest to physicists, chemists and other basic scientists. Now the concepts and techniques of quantum mechanics are essential in many areas of engineering and science such as materials science, nanotechnology, electronic devices, and photonics.

This course is a substantial introduction to quantum mechanics and how to use it. It is specifically designed to be accessible not only to physicists but also to students and technical professionals over a wide range of science and engineering backgrounds.

What you'll learn

• A conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics
• Key physics concepts
• Key ideas in using quantum mechanical waves
• Mathematics of quantum mechanical waves
• Quantum mechanics of systems that change in time
• Measurements in quantum mechanics
• The uncertainty principle
• The hydrogen atom
• How to solve real problems