Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms
Course Overview: https://youtu.be/xyF-MmGNxd0 The 20th century was known as the century of physics. In the past 120 years, concepts such as space, time, energy, entropy and particles were understood to much deeper levels. New paradigms of thinking such as relativity and quantum mechanics emerged. This course is the second course in the Understanding Modern Physics series, which covers an introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic physics and quantum information.
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Course Overview: https://youtu.be/xyF-MmGNxd0 The 20th century was known as the century of physics. In the past 120 years, concepts such as space, time, energy, entropy and particles were understood to much deeper levels. New paradigms of thinking such as relativity and quantum mechanics emerged. This course is the second course in the Understanding Modern Physics series, which covers an introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic physics and quantum information. We will find (i) How the quantum world is different from our everyday experience, and why we need quantum mechanics; (ii) How to describe atoms in fundamental physics, why atoms do not collapse, and what are the atomic states; (iii) The nature of quantum information, and why quantum information is much richer than classical information.Modules
Introduction
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1
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1
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- Introduction
The Nature of Light
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4
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4
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- Is Light Particle or Wave?
- Photoelectric Effect
- Single Photon Double Slit Experiment
- Particle-Wave Duality
The Quantum Wave Function
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6
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6
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- Wave Function
- Waves and Wave Packets
- Linearity
- Plane Wave Basis
- Problem about Momentum
- Momentum Operator
Measurement
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4
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4
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- Quantum vs Classical
- Measurement on Eigenstates
- Measurement on General Discrete States
- Measurement on General Continuous States
Uncertainty Principle
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2
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2
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- Uncertainty Principle
- Uncertainty Principle Saves the World
Summary
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1
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1
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- Summary
Weekly Assignment: Modern Physics II, Quiz 1
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1
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Schrodinger Equation
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2
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2
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- Schrodinger equation
- Stationary State Schrodinger Equation
Square Potentials
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8
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8
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- Step Potential
- Scattering on Step
- Tunneling
- Potential Well
- Infinite Potential Well
- Zero-Point Energy
- Double Barrier and Double Well (* optional video)
- From Periodic Potential to Computing (* optional video)
Identical Particles
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2
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2
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- Identical Particles
- Bosons and Fermions
Summary
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1
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1
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- Summary
Weekly Assignment: Modern Physics II, Quiz 2
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1
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World Made of Atoms
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3
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3
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- How did we know?
- Kinetic Theory of Gas (* optional video)
- Brownian Motion (* optional video)
Atomic Spectrum and States
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6
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6
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- Atomic Spectropy
- Sub-Atomic Structure
- Bohr's Semiclassical Model
- Atom From Schrodinger (* optional video)
- Atom States and Transitions
- Periodic Table
Summary
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1
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- Summary
Weekly Assignment: Modern Physics II, Quiz 3
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Introduction
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1
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1
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- Introduction
Stern-Gerlach Experiment and Spin
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3
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3
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- Stern-Gerlach Experiment
- Understanding the Stern-Gerlach Experiment
- Remarks about spin
Spin States and Qubits
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5
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5
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- Description of a Spin State
- Quantum Bits (Qubits) of Information
- Matrices
- Spin States and Measurements
- Probability to Find a Spin State
EPR and Entanglement
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5
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5
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- The EPR Paradox
- The EPR State and Its Properties
- More Comments about EPR
- Bell Inequality
- Quantum Violation of Bell Inequality
Summary
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1
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- Summary
Weekly Assignment: Modern Physics II, Quiz 4
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Unlock the mysteries of the quantum world with "Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms," a captivating course tailored for science and engineering enthusiasts. Guided by expert instructors on Coursera, this foundational course dives deep into the revolutionary concepts that shaped 20th-century physics. Over 11 hours of immersive content, you'll explore the distinct nature of quantum mechanics, the intricate structure of atomic physics, and the profound implications of quantum information. Whether you're curious about how quantum mechanics diverges from everyday experiences, eager to understand why atoms remain stable, or fascinated by the complexity of quantum information, this course offers a comprehensive introduction. With subscription options available at both Starter and Professional levels, this course is designed to cater to a wide range of learners, from beginners to those looking to solidify their foundational knowledge in modern physics. Join us and embark on a journey through the fundamental principles that govern our universe.
Yi Wang