P130 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

  • Two level systems - spin
  • Linear algebra of quantum mechanics - Hilbert space
  • Operators
  • Quantization of simple systems
  • The position and momentum representations
  • Heisenberg Uncertainty Principl
  • The Schrodinger equation
  • The Harmonic Oscillator
Course Text

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths ISBN# 0131244051
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is a rigorous introduction to the theory of quantum mechanics.

Prequisites: completion of P111 and concurrent enrollment in M131.
(4 units)

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