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26E063KMM - Quantum mechanical methods in electrical engineering and computer science

Course specification
Course title Quantum mechanical methods in electrical engineering and computer science
Acronym 26E063KMM
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Physical Electronics - Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition
    The goal Introducing students to quantum mechanical concepts at a higher level than the Quantum Mechanics course, such as approximate and numerical methods, secondary quantization, symmetries, and quantum computing.
    The outcome Acquisition of theoretical and operational knowledge of quantum mechanical methods necessary for the calculation of electronic structure and transport in quantum electronic devices, as well as for simulations of quantum mechanical systems in quantum informatics and nuclear physics.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Interpretations. Perturbation theory for degenerate states. Variational method. WKB approximation. Numerical methods for solving the Schrödinger equation. Secondary quantization. Density matrix. Symmetries. Dipole transitions. Dirac equation. Spin-orbit interaction. Wave packet. Scattering theory. Green's function for a free particle. Fundamentals of quantum computing and quantum communications.
    Contents of exercises Solving selected problems. Computer simulations of selected examples.
    Literature
    1. D. J. Griffiths and D. F. Schroeter, "Introduction to quantum mechanics", Cambridge University Press, 2018. (Original title)
    2. M.A. Nielsen, I. L. Chuang, Quantum computation and quantum information, Cambridge university press, 2010. (Original title)
    3. S.Weinberg, Lectures on Quantum Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, 2013. (Original title)
    4. J. Izaac, J. Wang, Computational Quantum Mechanics, Springer, 2018. (Original title)
    5. J.S. Faulkner, Modern Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Information, IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 2021. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 2
    Methods of teaching Lectures and auditory exercises
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures Test paper 50
    Practical lessons Oral examination
    Projects
    Colloquia 50
    Seminars