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ECE 305 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to quantization, wave-particle duality, and the uncertainty principle. The Schroedinger equation and solvable examples. Topics include stationary states of particle- in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Quantization of angular momentum and spin. Introduction to approximation methods including time-independent perturbation theory. Modern applications of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites
One of ECE105 or ECE106; One of ECE305, MATH211 or MATH213. CE-Quantum Engineering Specialization, EE-Quantum Engineering Specialization, or Quantum Engineering Option students
Corequisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Offerings
Fall 2025 [1259]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5609 | 31 / 134 | 16:00 - 17:20 | F | ||
| TUT 101 | 5610 | 31 / 134 | 08:00 - 08:50 | Th |
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ECE 305 leads to
ECE 405A - Quantum Information Processing Devices
ECE 405B - Fundamentals of Experimental Quantum Information
ECE 405C - Programming of Quantum Computing Algorithms