Unitary Operators Talk: 30min Presentation for 1st Year Grad

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The discussion centers on preparing a 30-minute presentation about unitary operators, specifically their applications in quantum mechanics, for a first-year graduate class. Participants emphasize the need for engaging sources that can maintain the interest of graduate students. There is a recognition that the audience likely possesses foundational knowledge of unitary operators. Suggestions for resources or contexts that effectively illustrate the relevance of unitary operators in quantum mechanics are sought. The focus remains on making the presentation both informative and captivating for the students.
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Hi,
Will give a 30 minute talk in class about (group) and Unitary Operators. Could anybody suggest a suitable soursde suitable for a presentation (keeping the class interested) in first year Grad. level . Thank you
 
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What class is this for?
 
First year graduate level...then you probably already know a lot of (the basics of) unitary operators, right? So in what context is this?
 
I am sorry...I wanted focus on its uses in quantum mechanics. Thank you
 

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