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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Quantum Physics I

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MIT OpenCourseWare

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This course covers the experimental basis of quantum physics. It introduces wave mechanics, Schrödinger's equation in a single dimension, and Schrödinger's equation in three dimensions. It is the first course in the undergraduate Quantum Physics sequence, followed by [_8.05 Quantum Physics II_](/courses/8-05-quantum-physics-ii-fall-2013/) and [_8.06 Quantum Physics III_](/courses/8-06-quantum-physics-iii-spring-2016/).

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Superposition.
2. Experimental Facts of Life.
3. The Wave Function.
4. Expectations, Momentum, and Uncertainty.
5. Operators and the Schrӧdinger Equation.
6. Time Evolution and the Schrödinger Equation.
7. More on Energy Eigenstates.
8. Quantum Harmonic Oscillator Part I.
9. Operator Methods for the Harmonic Oscillator.
10. Clicker Bonanza and Dirac Notation.
11. Dispersion of the Gaussian and the Finite Well.
12. The Dirac Well and Scattering off the Finite Step.
13. Scattering Take 2.
14. Resonance and the S-Matrix.
15. Eigenstates of the Angular Momentum.
16. Eigenstates of the Angular Momentum II.
17. Central Potentials Take 2.
18. "Hydrogen" and its Discontents.
19. Identical Particles.
20. Periodic Lattices Part 1.
21. Periodic Lattices Part 2.
22. Metals, Insulators, and Semiconductors.
23. More on Spin.
24. Entanglement — QComputing, EPR, and Bell.
Experiment 2: Effective Mass.

Taught by

Prof. Barton Zwiebach

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4.4 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Daniel Da Silva Sumbelelo Victor
    Daniel Da Silva Sumbelelo Victor
    Um curso básico mas profundo, foi muito bom, cobre os tópicos introdutórios da mecânica quântica.
    A única reclamação é que alguns vídeos tem pouca nitidez.
  • Profile image for NARASIMHUDU GUVVALA95
    NARASIMHUDU GUVVALA95
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    Super excellent course quantum physics
    Real life using natural science
    Very good study of nature
    Light behaviour, optics, gravity,atomic bounding electrons
  • Profile image for Sumit Kumari
    Sumit Kumari
    Excellent explanation .I loved this course .

    Anyone's interested in quantum physics must take this course it's excellent explanation by professor
  • Gowtham Kolla
    Quantum Physics Unraveled" is an exceptional online course that takes learners on a captivating journey into the enigmatic realm of quantum physics. Whether you're a curious science enthusiast or a student pursuing a physics-related career, this course provides a solid foundation in understanding the principles that underpin the universe at its smallest scales. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the profound mysteries of quantum physics.
  • D.Dinesh Kumar
    Nothing is explained in detail as it should be, if you want to learn or let's say understand quantum mechanics this is not the course for that. This is just information and equations in your face for the sake of specialization that it is part of. There is no explanations for an underlying theme and a thorough explanation of equations just info in your face with pure slideshows.
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