Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course the student can:
- Identify basic concepts of quantum physics.
- Identify technological applications utilizing control at the level of individual quantum states.
- Describe motion, forces, and wave motion within the classical model.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 11.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Matti Raasakka, Ilkka Tittonen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Raasakka, Ilkka Tittonen
Contact information for the course (valid 24.08.2020-21.12.2112):
General questions should be posted to the discussion forum of the course page. More personal questions can be send to matti.raasakka@aalto.fi.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Classical motion in 1 and 3 dimensions, fields and forces, wave motion. Basic quantum mechanics. Technological applications of quantum physics.
Applies in this implementation:
See Lectures and materials page for a detailed schedule.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exercises and midterm exams
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Workload: lectures 48h, exercise groups 24h, independent study 53h.
Lectures and exercise sessions are voluntary, except for handing in the weekly exercises.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Textbooks:
- Young, Freedman, University Physics (13th Edition), Pearson.
- Nielsen, Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information: 10th Anniversary Edition, Cambridge University Press.
- Harris, Modern Physics, Second Edition, Pearson.
In addition, several freely available materials will be used, which will be introduced during the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
High-school level mathematics: differentiation, integration, vector calculus.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Kivi-Koskinen Elsa
- Teacher: Möttönen Mikko
- Teacher: Raasakka Matti
- Teacher: Tittonen Ilkka