Mastering Quantum Mechanics Part 1
Wave Mechanics
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This physics course offers a sophisticated view of quantum mechanics and its proper mathematical foundation. In this first module of three you will review the basics of wave mechanics and be introduced to the variational principle. You will learn about the technology of spin one-half states and spin operators and get an in-depth look into linear algebra to establish the mathematical foundation necessary to do quantum mechanics. This course concludes by developing the bra-ket notation of Dirac.
To follow this course you will need some basic familiarity with quantum mechanics. You must have seen the Schrödinger equation and studied its solutions for the square well potential, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. You must be proficient in calculus and have some knowledge of linear algebra.
Completing the 3-part Mastering Quantum Mechanics series will give you the necessary foundation to pursue advanced study or research at the graduate level in areas related to quantum mechanics.
Part 1: Wave Mechanics,
Part 2: Quantum Dynamics
Part 3: Entanglement, and Angular Momentum.
The series will follow MIT’s on campus 8.05, the second semester of the three-course sequence on undergraduate quantum mechanics, and will be equally rigorous. 8.05 is a signature course in MIT's physics program and a keystone in the education of physics majors.
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 12 hours per week |
Starts | Mar 14 (316 weeks ago) |
Cost | $50 |
From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
Instructors | Barton Zwiebach, Saif Rayyan, Jolyon Bloomfield |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Science |
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Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 12 hours per week |
Starts | Mar 14 (316 weeks ago) |
Cost | $50 |
From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
Instructors | Barton Zwiebach, Saif Rayyan, Jolyon Bloomfield |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Science |
Tags | Physics Science |
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