This course is part of the Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization

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Statistical Thermodynamics SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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Course 2 of Statistical Thermodynamics presents an introduction to quantum mechanics at a level appropriate for those with mechanical or aerospace engineering backgrounds. Using a postulatory approach that describes the steps to follow, the Schrodinger wave equation is derived and simple solutions obtained that illustrate atomic and molecular structural behavior. More realistic behavior is also explored along with modern quantum chemistry numerical solution methods for solving the wave equation.

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Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization

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Approx. 5 hours to complete

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Mechanical Engineering
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Quantum Mechanics

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to quantum mechanics

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 35 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Simple Solutions of the Wave Equation

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 46 min), 4 readings

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Real Atomic and Molecular Behavior

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 59 min), 6 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM QUANTUM MECHANICS

by VJNov 12, 2020

I love this topic and I really enjoyed the lessons, I have learned so much. Thanks

by BHJun 2, 2020

A good course with a good syllabus. There are minor errors. I also request the instructor to perform elaborate simplifications to complicated equations present in the slides.

by STMay 23, 2020

The Professor successfully presented the concise introduction to the course theme. Link to useful suggested resources could be helpful for the learners.

by SBJul 28, 2020

Amazing tutorial and presentations. Got a lot of information and enriched my knowledge in quantum mechanics.

My sincere gratitude to Mr. John W. Daily for guiding me through this course.

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About the Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization

This specialization was developed for the mechanical or aerospace engineering advanced undergraduate graduate or graduate student who already has a strong background in undergraduate engineering thermodynamics and is ready to tackle the underlying fundamentals of the subject. It is designed for those entering advanced fields such as combustion, high temperature gas dynamics, environmental sciences, or materials processing, or wishes to build a background for understanding advanced experimental diagnostic techniques in these or similar fields. It covers the relationship between macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics and derives properties for gases, liquids and solids. It also covers non-equilibrium behavior as found in kinetic theory and chemical kinetics. The main innovation is the use of the postulatory approach to introducing fundamental concepts and the very clear connection between macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics. By introducing basic ideas using postulates, students are given a very straightforward way to think about important concepts, including entropy and temperature, ensembles and quantum mechanics.

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