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.
Quantum Mechanics for Engineers Specialization
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Quantum Mechanics for Engineers Specialization
Essential quantum mechanics tailored for engineer. Establish a firm foundation for advanced electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering
Instructor: Wounjhang Park
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics
Achieve mastery of required mathematical apparatus
Mathematically describe behaviors of quantum systems and compute important quantities
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Understand the quantum mechanical meaning of wave-particle duality
Calculate probabilities and expectation values for physical observables
Use both Schr枚dinger and Heisenberg picture to solve for time evolution of quantum states
Describe fermions and bosons using multiparticle basis functions.
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Category: Physics
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Advanced Mathematics
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: Differential Equations
Category: Linear Algebra
Category: Physical Science
Category: Engineering Analysis
What you'll learn
Specify the quantum states of the electron in a hydrogen atom.
Describe spin states quantum mechanically.
Solve eigenvalue equations of angular momentum operators.
Add general angular momenta.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: Linear Algebra
Category: Physics
Category: Mathematical Modeling
What you'll learn
Distinguish non-degenerate and degenerate cases and use appropriate methods.
Perform calculations using the time-independent perturbation theory.
Describe absorption and stimulated emission processes.
Obtain approximate solutions using the variational method.
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Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Engineering Analysis
Category: Physics
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Estimation
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: Differential Equations
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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.鹿
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It will take approximately 12 weeks to complete the entire Specialization.
Undergraduate-level calculus, differential equations and linear algebra
Yes, it is recommended to take Course 1 first. Courses 2 and 3 can be taken in any desired order.
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