Essential quantum mechanics tailored for engineer . Establish a firm foundation for advanced electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering

Wounjhang Park

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Quantum Mechanics for Engineers SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

What you will learn

Understand fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics

Achieve mastery of required mathematical apparatus

Mathematically describe behaviors of quantum systems and compute important quantities

Understand the quantum mechanical meaning of wave-particle duality

Skills you will gain

Differential EquationsCalculusLinear AlgebraQuantum Measurementangular momentumQuantum Mechanicshydrogen atomEnergyEnergy LevelPerturbation Theory

About this Specialization

This Specialization is intended for engineers seeking to acquire fundamental understanding of quantum mechanics which are the basis of modern electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering. Through 3 courses, you will learn (1) basic concepts such as superposition and entanglement of quantum states, measurement in quantum mechanics and uncertainty principle, (2) mathematical tools needed to describe and manipulate quantum states, (3) advanced theory of angular momentum and (4) approximation methods widely applicable in many fields.

Applied Learning Project

You will complete homework quizzes throughout the courses that allow you to practice and test your knowledge. In addition, each course contains at least one peer review assignment that requires you to dive deeper into the material. There are no project-based assignments in this specialization.

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Intermediate Level

Undergraduate-level calculus, differential equations and linear algebra

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 4 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

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100% online courses

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Flexible Schedule

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Intermediate Level

Undergraduate-level calculus, differential equations and linear algebra

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 4 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

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Hands-on Project

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There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA xxxx, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

This course covers the fundamental concepts and topics of quantum mechanics which include basic concepts, 1D potential problems, time evolution of quantum states, and essential linear algebra. It provides undergraduate level foundational knowledge and build on them more advanced topics. At the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. demonstrate full grasp of basic concepts in quantum mechanics including wave-particle duality, operators and wavefunctions, and evolution of quantum states, 2. achieve mastery of the mathematical apparatus needed for quantum mechanics and 3. attain foundational knowledge required to learn more advanced quantum mechanics and applications.

Course2

Course 2

Theory of Angular Momentum

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA xxxx, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

This course introduces the quantum mechanical concept of angular momentum operator and its relationship with rotation operator. It then presents the angular momentum operators, their eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Finally, it covers the theory of angular momentum addition. At the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. describe and analyze angular momentum states using quantum mechanically defined angular momentum operators, 2. solve angular momentum eigenvalue equations and 3. add angular momenta quantum mechanically.

Course3

Course 3

Approximation Methods

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA xxxx, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

This course teaches commonly used approximation methods in quantum mechanics. They include time-independent perturbation theory, time-dependent perturbation theory, tight binding method, variational method and the use of finite basis set. In each case, a specific example is given to clearly show how the method works. At the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. use time-dependent perturbation theory to obtain first- and second -order corrections to energies and wavefunctions, 2. use time-dependent perturbation theory and obtain transition rates, and 3. use tight binding method, variational method and finite basis set to obtain approximate solutions of various quantum mechanics problems.

Instructor

Wounjhang Park

Professor

Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering

27,117 Learners

6 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

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This specialization is part of the 100% online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.

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How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
It will take approximately 12 weeks to complete the entire Specialization.
What background knowledge is necessary?
Undergraduate-level calculus, differential equations and linear algebra
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Yes, it is recommended to take Course 1 first. Courses 2 and 3 can be taken in any desired order.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will have a firm foundation to learn advanced topics and further your career in electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering.

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