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Quantum Mechanics: Wavefunctions, operators, and expectation values | edX

4,234 views · Published 15 September 2017 · 2:01 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: edX · 2017 · People & Blogs

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In this quantum physics course you will learn the basics of quantum mechanics. We begin with de Broglie waves, the wavefunction, and its probability interpretation. We then introduce the Schrodinger equation, inner products, and Hermitian operators. We also study the time-evolution of wave-packets, Ehrenfest’s theorem, and uncertainty relations.

This is the first 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 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.

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