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Lecturer(s)
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Dušek Miloslav, prof. RNDr. Dr.
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Course content
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- Historical motivation of the origin of quantum theory - Quantum interference, principle of superposition, quantum measurement - Quantum state preparation and quantum tests, projection operators, density matrix, POVM - Interaction-free measurement, quantum Zeno effect - Collapse of the wave function, decoherence - Various interpretation of quantum mechanics - Indistinguishable particles - EPR paradox, hidden parameters, Bell inequalities - Quantum correlations and non-locality - Parametric down conversion - Quantum optical experiments - Quantum teleportation - Quantum cryptography - Quantum computation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
- Preparation for the Exam
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Better understanding of the foundations of quantum theory.
Knowledge Define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches of the studied topics, recall the theoretical knowledge for solution of model problems.
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Prerequisites
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No prior requirements.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark
Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
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Recommended literature
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Albert, D.Z. (1992). Quantum Mechnics and Experience.
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Bell, J.S. (1987). Speakable and unspeakable in quantum mechanics. Cambridge.
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Dušek, M. (2002). Koncepční otázky kvantové teorie. Olomouc.
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Feynman, R. P. (1990). Feynmanove prednášky z fyziky, 5. díl. Bratislava.
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Heisenberg, W. (1996). Část a celek. Olomouc.
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Jammer, M. (1967). The Conceptual Development of Quantum Mechanics. New York.
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Lo, H.-K.; Popescu, S.; Spiller, T. (eds). (1998). Introduction to Quantum Computation and Information. Singapore.
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Mandel, L.; Wolf, E. (1995). Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics. Cambridge.
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Penrose, R. (1994). Shadows of the Mind. Oxford.
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Peres, A. (1995). Quantum Theory: Concepts and Methods. Kluwer.
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Pišút, J;, Gomolčák, L.; Černý, V. (1983). Úvod do kvantovej mechaniky. Bratislava.
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Squires, E. (1990). Conscious Mind in the Physical World. Bristol.
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Wheeler, J.A.; Zurek, W.H. (eds). (1983). Quantum Theory and Measurement. Princeton Univ. Press.
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