PHYSICS137A
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PHYSICS 137A - Quantum Mechanics
Course Title
Quantum Mechanics
Course Description
Postulates and principles of quantum mechanics. Basic concepts including Hilbert space and superposition, Dirac notation and wavefunctions, operators and observables, measurements, time evolution and Schroedinger’s equation, Hamiltonians and energy, uncertainty principle, symmetries and conserved quantities. Analysis of two-state systems (qubits), spin-½ particles, Stern-Gerlach experiment. Other basic systems including a free particle, finite and infinite potential wells, the harmonic oscillator, 3D quantum mechanics, angular momentum, and the hydrogen atom. Bipartite systems, density matrix and introduction to quantum entanglement, and interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Breadth
Physical Science
Prerequisites
Physics 5A, 5B, 5C or 7A, 7B, 7C
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
14.5
Outside Work Hours Min
14.5
Outside Work Hours Max
14.5