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Introduction to Quantum Theory

02UKT
Physics and Energy

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

  • Credits
    ECTS 2
  • Contact hours per week
    2
  • Instructors
    doc. Ing. Štefaňák Martin Ph.D.
  • Mode of instruction
    Online - at a specific time
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Offering(s)

  • Start date

    17 February 2025

    • Ends
      21 September 2025
    • Term *
      Summer 2024/2025
    • Instruction language
      English
    • Register between
      24 Oct - 24 Nov 2024
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These offerings are valid for students of L'X (France)