PHYS225 — Quantum Physics
5 CR Presents an introduction to quantum mechanics and quantum information. Includes topics such as an examination of why quantum mechanics is necessary, an introduction to quantum computing, and a study of how Schrodinger’s equation describes the motions of small particles. Unit 1: Fundamental Principles Motivate a quantization model for systems on the atomic scale: the Stern-Gerlach experiments Differentiate quantum spin from classical spin Perform calculations and make predictions about spin Explain and work with quantum states and matrix notation Reason about quantum systems and ensembles Explain and use the mathematical tools of quantum physics: operators, matrices, Eigenvalues, and Eigenvectors Calculate expectation values and uncertainty Unit 2: Quantum Information and Quantum Computing Define quantum bits and single-bit gates Explain tensor product states and multi-bit gates, and how they function in terms of their simpler components Explain the principles behind quantum cryptography Explain the principles behind quantum teleportation Define entanglement and understand the EPR paradox Unit 3: Time Dependence and Wavefunctions Explain and evaluate time-dependent Hamiltonians Explain spin precession, neutrino oscillation, NMR Define position space, momentum space, and wavefunctions Explain and calculate position space operators and infinite square well Define finite square well and general potentials, and be able to solve these cases GenEd
Prerequisites: MATH208, PHYS122