PHYS 5110 - Quantum Mechanics for Information Science

(3) Credit Hours

This course provides a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics tailored for applications in information science. Students will explore the representation of quantum states, principles of superposition and entanglement, quantum measurement theory, and the dynamics of quantum systems. Topics include Dirac notation and Hilbert space, fundamentals of superposition and entanglement, quantum observables and measurement, and time evolution with perturbation theory. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to apply quantum mechanics principles to problems in quantum information science. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Physics coursework that includes electricity, magnetism, and optics; and Differential Equations or Calculus III; or Department Head approval.

Effective Spring 2026.