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Physics • Series

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Matthias C

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Sessions

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This series ended on August 10, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Welcome! We plan meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm CDT (during orientation, we will decide what times are best for our schedules). This series focuses on the mathematical and conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics at the college level. We will cover the following topics in chronological order: the wave function, the time-independent schrödinger equation, formalism, identical particles, and time-independent perturbation theory. Historical theorems such as Bell's Theorem, the EPR Paradox, and more will also be discussed. The series is student-paced, so throughout our sessions we will agree upon a comfortable amount of work. There is no homework; however, you may ask me for some additional problems or help outside class. Anyone who is considering joining this series should be knowledgable in calculus (no need for multivariable) and basic physics (equivalent to AP Physics 1).

Tutor Qualifications

Proficient in:

- Introductory Quantum Mechanics

- Special Relativity

- Physics C

- Calculus BC

- Multivariable

- Some Linear Algebra (enough to complete this series)

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are required to attend ALL sessions in this series unless you have an important conflict. In that case, message me with your excuse (prior to the meeting!). Missing class without appropriate excuse will result in your removal from the series.

Dates

May 30 - August 10

Learners

15 / 15

Total Sessions

31

About the Tutor

Senior originally from Peru. Tutoring people in topics such as Math, Physics, and Chemistry. Some hobbies of mine: performing and producing music, video editing, skiing, basketball.

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Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

31
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May

Session 1

Orientation

- Introducing ourselves - Questions you may have about the course - Scheduling
1
Jun

Session 2

Other Topics

The Schrödinger Equation
5
Jun

Session 3

Catchup

Whoever missed the meeting on Thursday, this is for you
6
Jun

Session 4

Other Topics

The Statistical Interpretation of the Wave Function
7
Jun

Session 5

Other Topics

The Statistical Interpretation

Session 6

Catchup

Catching up to session on June 6
8
Jun

Session 7

Other Topics

Probability and Normalization
13
Jun

Session 8

Other Topics

Notation, Expectation Values, and Hermitian Operators
15
Jun

Session 9

Other Topics

Momentum
20
Jun

Session 10

Other Topics

The Uncertainty Principle
22
Jun

Session 11

Other Topics

Practice Problems!
26
Jun

Session 12

Review

Discussing previous questions and concepts. No need to come if you are completely comfortable with what we have learned so far!
27
Jun

Session 13

Other Topics

Separating the Schrödinger Wave Equation into time and position components
4
Jul

Session 14

Other Topics

Radioactive Particles Separating the Schrödinger Equation Steps to Solve the Time-independent and Time-dependent Schrödinger Equations
6
Jul

Session 15

Other Topics

The General Solution and Specific Solutions Can Imaginary Energy Exist?
9
Jul

Session 16

Other Topics

New Lesson Date
11
Jul

Session 17

Other Topics

The Infinite Square Well
13
Jul

Session 18

Other Topics

The Infinite Square Well Continued
16
Jul

Session 19

Other Topics

Sunday!
18
Jul

Session 20

Other Topics

Practice Problems: Infinite Square Well
20
Jul

Session 21

Other Topics

Student Choice: Advance to the Harmonic Oscillator and the Finite Square Well OR Discuss Historical Theories in QM
23
Jul

Session 22

Other Topics

TBD
25
Jul

Session 23

Other Topics

TBD
27
Jul

Session 24

Other Topics

TBD
30
Jul

Session 25

Other Topics

TBD
1
Aug

Session 26

Other Topics

TBD
3
Aug

Session 27

Other Topics

TBD
6
Aug

Session 28

Other Topics

TBD
7
Aug

Session 29

Review

Questions about anything
8
Aug

Session 30

Other Topics

TBD
10
Aug

Session 31

Other Topics

Last Meeting before college starts for me! We can talk about more sessions or ending the series.

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