APPPHYS 225: Probability and Quantum Mechanics Tue+Thu 2:15-3:30pm / 126 McCollough
Syllabus Tue 1 (9/23) Classical probability 1: random variables as functions on a sample space, matrix notation Tue 2 (9/30) Quantum states/measurement as non-commutative probability; state discrimination Tue 4 (10/14) Inference-disturbance tradeoffs in quantum measurement scenarios Tue 5 (10/21) Pure states, ensembles, superposition versus incoherent mixture, uncertainty Tue 6 (10/28) “Deriving” the Projection Postulate; the contingency of least-squares Tue 7 (11/4) Entanglement of formation; entanglement of assistance Tue 8 (11/11) Reference frames and super-selection rules Tue 9 (11/18) Dihedral symmetry and the qubit; Holevo’s construction with the Galilean group --Thanksgiving Recess-- Tue 10 (12/2) Spekkens’ “Toy Model” December 8-12 / Final Exams |