402-0209-00L Quantum Physics for Non-Physicists
Semester | Herbstsemester 2021 |
Dozierende | L. Pacheco Cañamero B. del Rio |
Periodizität | jährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung |
Lehrsprache | Englisch |
Kurzbeschreibung | This is an introduction to the physics of quantum mechanics, aimed primarily at students with little to no background in physics. We start from the basic postulates and follow an information-theoretical approach to study the behaviour of quantum systems, from a single spin to entangled particles in space and the hydrogen atom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lernziel | This course teaches the basics of quantum physics, and complements courses in quantum computation and information theory. Students are equipped with tools to tackle complex quantum mechanical problems and foundational questions. The course covers approximately the same content as QM1, but from an information-driven perspective. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inhalt | 1. Quantum formalism, from qubits to particles in space 2. Time and dynamics for quantum systems 3. Problems in 1D 4. Uncertainty and open systems 5. Spin 6. Problems in 3D 7. Non-locality and foundational aspects of quantum theory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Skript | Lecture notes will be distributed through the semester. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literatur | Quantum Processes Systems, and Information, by Benjamin Schumacher and Michael Westmoreland, available at Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | This course is aimed at non-physicists, and in particular at students with a background in computer science, mathematics or engineering. Basic linear algebra and calculus knowledge is required (equivalent to first-year courses). Physics knowledge is not required. Physicists and students from a different background than outlined above are welcome at their own risk. Note that while we follow an information-theoretical approach, this is not a course on quantum information theory or quantum computing. It therefore complements those courses offered at ETH in both semesters. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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