IA082 Selected themes of quantum mechanics

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Martin Plesch, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Mojmír Křetínský, CSc.
Department of Computer Science – Faculty of Informatics
Timetable
Wed 8:00–9:50 C511
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
After this course students should:
understand basic principles of quantum physics;
apply the learned concepts in the subsequent study of quantum information theory;
self-study quantum theory books.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction and history
  • 2. Pure quantum state and superposition principle
  • 3. Quantum measurement and uncertainty relations
  • 4. Pure and mixed quantum states
  • 5. Time evolution of quantum systems
  • 6. Two quantum systems - EPR paradox
  • 7. Bell inequalities
  • 8. Quantum information
  • 9. Basic quantum protocols
  • 10. Experimental realization and decoherence
  • 11. Indistinguishability principle and elementary particles
Literature
  • ZIMAN, Mário. Vybrané kapitoly z kvantové mechaniky (Selected topics from quantum mechanics). 2004. URL info
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods
Written exam, usage of materials and notes is allowed, oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://dcps.sav.sk/plesch
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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