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Instructor:
  • Prof. Paola Cappellaro
Course Number:
  • 22.51
Departments:
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
As Taught In: Fall 2012
Level: Graduate

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    Nuclear Engineering
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    Physics
    Quantum Mechanics

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Quantum Theory of Radiation Interactions
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Quantum Theory of Radiation Interactions (PDF - 2.1MB)

CHAPTER # TOPICS
1 Introduction to the course (PDF)
2 Mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics (PDF)
3 Axioms of quantum mechanics (PDF)
4 Two-level systems (PDF)
5 Time evolution (PDF)
6 Composite systems and entanglement (PDF)
7 Mixed states (PDF)
8 Open quantum systems (PDF)
9 Harmonic oscillator (PDF)
10 The electromagnetic field (PDF)
11 Perturbation theory (PDF)
12 Interaction of radiation with matter (PDF)

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Axioms of quantum mechanics (PDF)

Lecture Slides

Introductory lecture (PDF - 1.8MB)

EPR paradox, Bell inequalities (PDF - 2.0MB)

Quantization of the electromagnetic field (PDF - 2.7MB)

Neutron scattering (PDF - 3.8MB)

Course Info

Instructor:
  • Prof. Paola Cappellaro
Course Number:
  • 22.51
Departments:
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
As Taught In: Fall 2012
Level: Graduate

Topics

  • Engineering
    Nuclear Engineering
  • Science
    Physics
    Quantum Mechanics

Learning Resource Types

assignment Problem Sets
grading Exams with Solutions
notes Lecture Notes
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