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EE222

Applied Quantum Mechanics I

Electrical Engineering ENGR - School of Engineering

Course Description

Emphasis is on applications in modern devices and systems. Topics include: Schr¿dinger's equation, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, solutions of simple problems including quantum wells and tunneling, quantum harmonic oscillator, coherent states, operator approach to quantum mechanics, Dirac notation, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, calculation techniques including matrix diagonalization, perturbation theory, variational method, and time-dependent perturbation theory with applications to optical absorption, nonlinear optical coefficients, and Fermi's golden rule. Prerequisites: MATH 52 and 53, one of EE 65, ENGR 65, PHYSICS 71 (formerly PHYSICS 65), PHYSICS 70.

Cross Listed Courses

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

EE222 is a completion requirement for:
EE222 is a prerequisite for: