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Mastering Quantum Mechanics
by Barton Zwiebach- 0.0
18 Weeks
Learn the foundations of quantum mechanics – wave mechanics, spin one-half, vector spaces and linear operators, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum dynamics, two-state systems, entanglement, and angular momentum. This course offers a sophisticated view of quantum mechanics and its proper mathematical foundation. The first part reviews the basics of wave mechanics and introduces the variational principle....
$149
Quantum Mechanics: A First Course
by Barton Zwiebach , Alex Shvonski- 0.0
18 Weeks
Learn about wavefunctions and their probabilistic interpretation, how to solve the Schrödinger equation for a particle moving in one-dimensional potentials, scattering, central potentials, and the hydrogen atom. In this quantum physics course you will learn the basics of quantum mechanics. We begin with de Broglie waves, the wavefunction, and its probability interpretation....
$149
Mastering Quantum Mechanics Part 1: Wave Mechanics
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn the foundations of quantum mechanics, including wave mechanics, spin one-half states, linear algebra and bra-ket notation of Dirac. This physics course offers a sophisticated view of quantum mechanics and its proper mathematical foundation. In this first module of three you will review the basics of wave mechanics and be introduced to the variational principle....
$50
Quantum Mechanics: Quantum physics in 1D Potentials
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn how to solve the Schrodinger equation for a particle moving in one-dimensional potentials relevant to physical applications. In this quantum physics course you will acquire concrete knowledge of quantum mechanics by learning to solve the Schrodinger equation for important classes of one-dimensional potentials. We study the associated energy eigenstates and bound states....
$49
Quantum Mechanics: Wavefunctions, Operators, and Expectation Values
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn about wavefunctions and their probabilistic interpretation, the Schrodinger equation, and the properties of quantum observables. In this quantum physics course you will learn the basics of quantum mechanics. We begin with de Broglie waves, the wavefunction, and its probability interpretation. We then introduce the Schrodinger equation, inner products, and Hermitian operators....
$49
Applications of Quantum Mechanics
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
19 Weeks
This course focuses on essential techniques needed for practical applications and research in Quantum Mechanics. We introduce a variety of approximation methods to understand systems that have no analytic solutions. Together, these approximation methods represent a valuable set of tools that are broadly applicable across almost all of physics. 8. 04x Quantum Mechanics...
$99
Mastering Quantum Mechanics Part 2: Quantum Dynamics
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum dynamics and two-state systems. This physics course covers Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and the concept of compatible operators. You will also learn about the Schrödinger and Heisenberg pictures of quantum mechanics and the coherent and squeezed states of the harmonic oscillator. Part 1: Wave Mechanics...
$50
Mastering Quantum Mechanics Part 3: Entanglement and Angular Momentum
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about entanglement and Bell inequalities, representations and addition of angular momentum, and central potentials. This physics course introduces the concept of tensor product states to discuss entanglement and Bell inequalities. You will learn about angular momentum and its representations. This is used to understand the spectrum of central potentials and to introduce hidden symmetries....
$50
Quantum Mechanics: 1D Scattering and Central Potentials
by Barton Zwiebach , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn about scattering in one dimensional potentials, angular momentum, central potentials, and the hydrogen atom. In this quantum physics course you will learn the basic concepts of scattering – phase-shifts, time delays, Levinson's theorem, and resonances – in the simple context of one-dimensional problems. We discuss barrier penetration and the Ramsauer-Townsend effect....
$49
Applications of Quantum Mechanics
by Barton Zwiebach , Alex Shvonski , Jolyon Bloomfield- 0.0
19 Weeks
This course focuses on essential techniques needed for practical applications and research in Quantum Mechanics. We introduce a variety of approximation methods to understand systems that have no analytic solutions. Together, these approximation methods represent a valuable set of tools that are broadly applicable across almost all of physics. 8. 04x Quantum Mechanics...
$99