Term: Fall 2020
Course Objective: The goal of this course is to introduce the basic theory of quantum mechanics and its application in modern electronics and technology. Specifically, the course will apply the principles of quantum mechanics to understand optoelectronic phenomena, including bandstructures and superconductors, behind cutting-edge nanoelectronic devices and quantum computing frameworks.
Time/Location: T/R 9:30AM-10:50AM, Zoom (link). Synchronous lectures will also be recorded and available in Illinois Media Space.
Instructor: Prof. Kejie Fang, (Email: kfang3@illinois.edu)
Office Hours: Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Zoom (link)
Course Website: https://courses.grainger.illinois.edu/ece487/fa2020
Lecture Notes: Self-contained lecture notes will be posted on the course website.
Textbook (optional): Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers by David A. B. Miller
Grading: The grading for the course breaks down as follows:
Homework will be regularily assigned and posted on the course website.
Homework submission and return is via Gradescope. Follow this instruction of self-adding to the Gradescope course. Course entry code: M532GE.
Course Topics:
Course Outline (roughly following Miller's textbook):