About this course
The aim of the lecture is to introduce the basic principles of quantum theory and its interpretation on simple examples.
Learning outcomes
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.
Course requirements
Basic knowledge of linear algebra and high-school physics.
Resources
- 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
Activities
Lectures
Additional information
- Coordinating facultyCzech Technical University in Prague
- Contact a coordinator
- CreditsECTS 2
- Contact hours per week2
- Instructorsdoc. Ing. Štefaňák Martin Ph.D.
- Mode of instructionOnline - at a specific time
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Offering(s)
Start date
17 February 2025
- Ends21 September 2025
- Term *Summer 2024/2025
- Instruction languageEnglish
- Register between24 Oct - 24 Nov 2024
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These offerings are valid for students of L'X (France)