INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS

概要

Quantum mechanics is the fundamental theory of atoms, molecules, elementary particles, or matter in general, and even that of information. This course is intended to be a “modern” introduction to such quantum mechanics of matter and information. Traditionally, quantum mechanics is described by the wave function, “psi,” which obeys the Schroedinger equation, while an alternative description based on the density matrix is also possible, which is often employed in the field of quantum information. Here, we attempt to make a bridge between these two complementary descriptions of the quantum mechanics. The first part of the course is mainly devoted to introduction of the basic concepts, while in the second part, we will apply them to some concrete problems such as potential problems of the Schroedinger equation as well as to problems related to the concept of quantum entanglement.

目標

Understanding of the basic notions of quantum mechanics and acquisition of practical techniques for applying it to some simple concrete problems.

授業外の学習

Reading of a relevant literature (e.g., a chapter of a textbook suggested in the lecture) and attempt to solve some homework exercises for digesting the content of the lecture

所要時間: 190 mins