2. Instructor Information
3. Course Objectives
Quantum physics is an important building block of modern science, but many students find it difficult to understand, partly because of the advanced mathematics it requires and partly because of its non-intuitive properties, such as the wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle.
This course aims to provide a pedagogical introduction to important quantum physics with minimal use of advanced mathematics. Starting from the pre-quantum physics era, the discussion will proceed to introduce the de Broglie wave and the Schrodinger equation. The equation will be solved in a few pedagogical situations to familiarize students with various non-intuitive implications of quantum physics. The time evolution of wave functions and wave-function collapse due to measurement will be discussed, along with their implication for quantum teleportation. Orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum will also be discussed.
4. Prerequisites & require
Knowledge on
(i) Newton's laws of motion (circular motion, harmonic oscillation), energy conservation law,
(2) Wave (wave length, frequency), light polarization,
(3) Differentiation & integration of elementary functions
5. Grading
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Midterm Exam (35 points), Final Exam (35 points), Homework (20 points), Lecture participation (10 points)
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6. Course Materials
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Publication
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An Introduction to Quantum Physics
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A. P. French and E. F. Taylor
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W. W. Norton & Company
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1978
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0393091066
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7. Course References
Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th edition by A. Beiser
Quantum Physics (Berkeley Physics Course, volume 4) by E. H. Wichmann
The Feynman Lectures on Physics Volume III by Feynman, Leighton, and Sands
8. Course Plan
[Part 1] Wave-particle duality
- Failure of classical physics - Atom-light interaction
- Particle properties of waves
- Wave properties of particles - de Broglie relation
- Uncertainty principle
Part II: Schrodinger equation
- Bohr atom
- Correspondence principle
- Derivation of Schrodinger equation
- Stationary states
- Nonstationary states - Time dependence of quantum states
- Scattering
- Quantum tunneling
Part III: Schrodinger equation in three dimensions - Atoms
- Schrodinger equation in three-dimension
- Many-particle systems & spin
- Angular momentum of atomic systems
- Orbital angular momentum operator and eigenvalues
- Radial wave functions for hydrogen
Part IV: Superposition, measurement & quantum technology
- Photons and quantum states - Superpositions and measurements
- Quantum amplitudes and state vectors
- Quantum bits & quantum computation
- Quantum teleportation
9. Course Operation
The basic structure is to deliver two lectures and one recitation per week
10. How to Teach & Remark
11. Supports for Students with a Disability
- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.
- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.
- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance