University of Colorado Boulder
Quantum Mechanics for Engineers Specialization

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University of Colorado Boulder

Quantum Mechanics for Engineers Specialization

Essential quantum mechanics tailored for engineer . Establish a firm foundation for advanced electrical, mechanical and quantum engineering

Wounjhang Park

Instructor: Wounjhang Park

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.2

(34 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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

Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

Course 126 hours4.4 (74 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Understand the quantum mechanical meaning of wave-particle duality

  • Calculate probabilities and expectation values for physical observables

  • Use both Schrödinger and Heisenberg picture to solve for time evolution of quantum states

  • Describe fermions and bosons using multiparticle basis functions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Differential Equations
Category: Quantum Measurement
Category: Linear Algebra

Theory of Angular Momentum

Course 212 hours4.0 (16 ratings)

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: Quantum Mechanics
Category: angular momentum
Category: hydrogen atom

Approximation Methods

Course 314 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Energy
Category: Energy Level
Category: Quantum Mechanics
Category: Perturbation Theory

Instructor

Wounjhang Park
University of Colorado Boulder
6 Courses51,840 learners

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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.¹

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