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Quantum Mechanics: Nontraditional Introduction and Selected Applications - NFPL804

Title:	Quantum Mechanics: Nontraditional Introduction and Selected Applications
Guaranteed by:	Department of Condensed Matter Physics (32-KFKL)
Faculty:	Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Actual:	from 2016 to 2016
Semester:	both
E-Credits:	5
Hours per week, examination:	3/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity:	unlimited
Min. number of students:	unlimited
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
State of the course:	taught
Language:	English
Teaching methods:	full-time
Teaching methods:	full-time
Note:	you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester

Guarantor:	Mark Alan Novotny

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Annotation -

Last update: Mgr. Kateřina Mikšová (17.02.2022)

The goal of this class is to develop and utilize quantum mechanics with an eye toward future possible technological applications. The introduction to quantum mechanics takes the nontraditional approach of deriving the Schrödinger equation using Information Theory concepts. The selected applications of quantum mechanics focus on areas where quantum mechanics may significantly impact future technologies. Course materials will be supplied by the lecturer.

Syllabus -

Last update: Mgr. Kateřina Mikšová (17.02.2022)

Course general tools, mathematical preliminaries, classical physics background

Information Theory introduction

Equations for the quantum probability function P(x,t) for the Schrödinger equation derived from information theory

Solutions to standard quantum problems

The wavefunction and its relationship to P(x,t)

Selected applications of quantum mechanics

Electron transport through nanodevices

Density functional theory (dft)

From the quantum world to semi-classical approximations

Quantum computing

Registration requirements -

Last update: JUDr. Dana Macharová (05.10.2016)

Level of Course: This course is appropriate for students either at the advanced undergraduate level or at the graduate student level. A strong mathematical foundation is required. Students should also have a reasonable background in classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermodynamics and statistical physics.