Introduction to Quantum Theory

The aim of the lecture is to introduce the basic principles of quantum theory and its interpretation on simple examples.

Acquired knowledge: Students will learn the basic formalism and interpretation of quantum theory.

Acquired skills: The emphasis is put on the application of learned abstract concepts to describe and solve simple tasks in finite-dimensional quantum mechanics.

Basic knowledge of linear algebra and high-school physics.

• Compulsory literature:
• [1] Feynman R. P., Leighton R. B., Sands M.: The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume III, Addison Wesley, 2005
• [2] M. Dušek, Conceptual Questions of Quantum Theory, Olomouc, 2002 (in czech)
• Optional literature:
• [3] Feynman R. P.: QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter, Aurora, Princeton University Press, 1985

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