Quantum Mechanics: Elementary Concepts

This online course is ideal for beginners in quantum mechanics. Designed with modest mathematical prerequisites, it offers a clear and hands-on introduction to the subject. Through a combination of video lectures, computer simulation visualizations, and specially crafted exercises, you will develop a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics from the ground up.
 

We have crafted this short course with care and passion. We believe it will be valuable for students entering the quantum world, professionals seeking a concise yet solid foundation in the theory driving the transition to the new era of quantum technologies, or anyone eager to broaden their horizons.

If you have a basic understanding of complex numbers, calculus, and some elementary differential equations, you should be well-prepared for this course. Specifically, you are expected to know how to perform basic manipulations with complex numbers, differentiate functions, and calculate simple integrals. Familiarity with basic concepts from classical mechanics, such as trajectory, momentum, and potential and kinetic energy, is also helpful.

 

The concepts covered in this course include quantum states, wave functions, Schrödinger's equation, observables, expectation values, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, zero-point energy, the superposition principle, Schrödinger's cat states, stationary states, energy quantization, measurements, Born's rule, wave function collapse, free motion, oscillations, scattering, and tunneling.

 

Discover the course and preview the lectures and exercises here. To enroll, simply follow this link.