Learning Quantum Mechanics

[gmalcolm77]

I would like to find a free online course, not too hard. I have minors in math and physics, but have been away for awhile. Maybe something on youtube. If someone knows of a decent course that I could educate myself with I would appreciate any info on it. Thanks in advance, Malcolm.

 

[Wrichik Basu]

With the understanding that you know single variable Calculus and defferential equations, I would prefer two courses:

• Quantum Physics by Prof. V. Balakrishnan
• Introductory Quantum Mechanics by Prof. Manoj Harbola

Both courses are available in the PF media gallery under category Quantum.

Prof. Balakrishnan starts directly from the rigors of Quantum, and you are expected to know some amount of classical mechanics.

Quantum Physics by Prof. V. Balakrishnan (NPTEL):- Lecture - 1: Introduction to Quantum Physics; Heisenberg''s uncertainty principle

• Wrichik Basu
• Apr 23, 2018
• quantum

Copyright strictly reserved to Prof. V. Balakrishnan and NPTEL, Govt. of India.

Lecture Series...

Prof. Harbola, on the other hand, starts from the beginning of Quantum, that is, how the theory was formulated. Then he goes on to some of the rigors.

Introductory Quantum Mechanics with Prof. Manoj Harbola (NPTEL):- Lecture 1: Black Body Radiation I

• Wrichik Basu
• May 10, 2018
• black body radiation quantum basics schrodinger equation

All copyright reserved to Prof. Harbola and NPTEL, Govt. of India. Duplication punishable...

You should go through both the courses and see which is suitable for you. I think the one by Prof. Harbola is good for beginners. Once you're done with that, go over to Prof. Balakrishnan's lectures.

In case you like to start directly with the rigors, but at a lesser math level, I've got a great book. If you want, I'll tell the name and how to buy it. But first check these courses.

 

[gmalcolm77]

• Quantum Physics by Prof. V. Balakrishnan
• Introductory Quantum Mechanics by Prof. Manoj Harbola

Thanks for the timely information and I will definitely do one or both of these courses. Malcolm.