Week 2 (Aug 29-Sep 2):

Quantum junction

(Charles Addams, "The Skiier", 1942)
This week - more on the mathematics of quantum states, and quantum operators. (McIntyre, finishing Ch 1, starting Ch 2)


Announcements:

  • Hint for HW #2, question 6, if you are wondering about parts d and e and can't remember this from your freshman lab course, take a look at the tab "Lectures and Clickers" -> Lecture notes -> "Introduction" pp. 11 and 12
  • Preflight #2 is now available. (The password will be "3220" all term) (This one is due Wed Sep 7 @noon, because of the Monday Holiday) You can see old preflights in the "Lectures and Clickers" tab above.
  • Homework: See the "Calendar & Homework" tab!
    SOLUTIONS to HW1 are posted on D2L.
    Homework #2 is due Fri, Sep 2 at the start of class.
    (Homework #3 is next, due Fri, Sep 9.)
  • Office Hours: Wed 5-6 PM (11th floor Reading room.)
    Thurs 4-6 PM (11th floor reading room) Staffed by Prof. Pollock and/or Gabriel, our LA
    CONTACT SJP or Gabriel (our LA) or Allie (our grader) if you cannot make any of these hours
    (or visit our piazza page and ask a question)
  • Tutorial activity sessions are Friday 3-3:50 in G2B60. (See "Lectures and Clickers" tab -> Lecture info for pdfs.)

Other info for this coming week:

  • Physics dep't is offering an undergraduate research opportunties informational meeting Tues Sep 6 @5:30 in G1B20
  • Physics dep't is offering a meeting on "Equity, Inclusion, and Cookies" Wed Sep 7 @5 in G1B20 (which conflicts with our Wed office hour so I can't come... but, you can be there for part of it if you want!)
  • If you haven't seen them yet, enjoy some fun quotes about Quantum Mechanics.


    OLDER ANNOUNCEMENT PAGES: week 1,
      I welcome your comments on the class and this website. Send them to steven.pollock at colorado.edu