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Quantum Mechanics: Quantum physics in 1D Potentials | MITx on edX

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Learn how to solve the Schrodinger equation for a particle moving in one-dimensional potentials relevant to physical applications.

Take this course for free on edx.org. https://www.edx.org/course/quantum-mechanics-quantum-physics-1d-mitx-8-04-2x

In this quantum physics course you will acquire concrete knowledge of quantum mechanics by learning to solve the Schrodinger equation for important classes of one-dimensional potentials. We study the associated energy eigenstates and bound states. The harmonic oscillator is solved using the differential equation as well as algebraically, using creation and annihilation operators. We discuss barrier penetration and the Ramsauer-Townsend effect.

This is the second course in a series which includes:

Quantum Mechanics: Wavefunctions, Operators, and Expectation Values
Quantum Mechanics: Quantum Physics in 1D Potentials
Quantum Mechanics: 1D Scattering and Central Potentials

The series is based on the MIT 8.04: Quantum Mechanics I. At MIT, 8.04 is the first of a three-course sequence in Quantum Mechanics, a cornerstone in the education of physics majors that prepares them for advanced and specialized studies in any field related to quantum physics.

After completing the 8.04x series, you will be ready to tackle the Mastering Quantum Mechanics course series on edX, which will be available in Spring 2018.

What you'll learn
Solutions of the Schrodinger equation for one-dimensional potentials: the square well and the harmonic oscillator.
Algebraic solution of the harmonic oscillator.
Barrier penetration and the Ramsauer-Townsend effect.

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