Checking date: 21/04/2023


Course: 2023/2024

Mathematics for quantum mechanics
(19581)
Master in Quantum Technologies and Engineering (Plan: 476 - Estudio: 379)
EPI


Coordinating teacher: LLEDO MACAU, FERNANDO

Department assigned to the subject: Mathematics Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Linear algebra, analysis and quantum physics.
Objectives
According to the master's documentation the students will obtain in this course the following basic, general and specific competences (see additional documentation in the application "Reina"). CB6, CB9, CB10 CG2, CG4, CG5, CG6, CG7 CE1, CE2, CE3, CE4, CE5, CE6, CE7, CE8, CE9, CE10, CE11,
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
The present course aims at complementing the mathematical bases in relation to fundamental aspects of quantum theory putting particular emphasis to the infinite-dimensional case and in relation to relevant aspects of quantum theory. The course will develop the following contents: 1. Recap of basic notions: Hilbert spaces, operators and states. Tensor product structure. Examples. 2. The emergence of infinite dimensions: Canonical (anti)commutation relations. Finite versus infinite dimensions. Spectral theorem. Types of spectrum. Measurements. Operator algebas. 3. Symmetries in quantum physics: Unitary representation of groups. Time evolution.
Learning activities and methodology
The following lessons (12 theory and 10 excercise sessions) will be devoted to the following activities:ç i) The teacher will present the main topics and techniques of the course using the necessary informatic support. The necessary bibliography will be presented in order to complement the students background. Along the lectures the students will be tutorized to achieve the objectives mentioned above. ii) Critical reading of texts and scientific article recommended by the teacher. This will support the scientific background of students. iii) Solutions of practical exercises and problems by the teacher and studens (individually or in groups). In addition there will be two hours per week of personal tutorships where the students can ask for support for understanding of the lectures, solve the exercises or prepare little projects.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • B.C. Hall. Quantum Theory for Mathematicians. Springer, New York.. 2013
  • G. Mackey. Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Dover. 2004
  • M. Reed and B. Simon. Methods of Modern Mathematical Physics. Vol. 1. Functional Analysis . Academic Press, San Diego. 1980.
  • M. Ziman and T. Heinosaari. Guide to Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Theory. Acta Physica Slovaca 58 (2008) 487-674. 2008
Additional Bibliography
  • J. von Neumann. Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Princeton University Press . 1955.
  • V. Moretti. Spectral Theory and Quantum Mechanics. Springer . 2013.

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.