Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
General questions should be posted to the discussion forum of the course page. More personal questions can be send to matti.raasakka@aalto.fi.
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
I-II (2019-2020)
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The course introduces the student to quantum physics, basics and concepts, as well as its technological applications. Student's understanding of the necessary background in classical physics is also strengthened: classical models of motion, fields and forces, and wave motion.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Classical motion in 1 and 3 dimensions, fields and forces, wave motion. Basic quantum mechanics. Technological applications of quantum physics.
Details on the course content (applies in this implementation): See Lectures and materials page for a detailed schedule.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Exercises and midterm exams
Elaboration of the evaluation criteria and methods, and acquainting students with the evaluation (applies in this implementation):
10 exercises with 3 problems each. 2 midterm exams.
Details on calculating the workload (applies in this implementation):
Lectures 30h, exercise sessions 26h, self-study 73h.
Details on the course materials (applies in this implementation): Primary materials for the course: Lecture slides, example solutions to exercises, textbooks. Other materials will be announced as the course progresses.
Main textbooks:
- Young, Freedman, University Physics (13th Edition), Pearson
- Nielsen, Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information: 10th Anniversary Edition, Cambridge University Press
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0-5
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Language class 3: English
- Teacher: Matti Raasakka
- Teacher: Ilkka Tittonen