
Illustration of interference experiment for Aharonov-Bohm effect. (Courtesy of Steven G. Johnson on Wikipedia. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Senthil Todadri
MIT Course Number
8.321
As Taught In
Fall 2017
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This is the first semester of a two-semester graduate-level subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Quantum theory explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level. Topics include Fundamental Concepts, Quantum Dynamics, Composite Systems, Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics, and Approximation Methods.