This course introduces the principle of quantum mechanics and its applications in materials. The students will study the knowledge of quantum mechanics, such as schrödinger equation, observables, mechanical quantities expressed by operators and representation transformation, and approximation method. There will be case studies on different materials with their properties related to quantum phenomena such as low dimensional materials, nanostructures and optoelectronic materials.

CILO-1: Students will be able to distinguish a quantum phenomenon and its key requirements. CILO-2: Students will be able to solve one dimensional steady state quantum problems and apply to materials design. CILO-3: Students will be able to establish quantum concepts on superposition, steady states, operators, and the Dirac notation. CILO-4: Students will be able to qualitatively use the quantum perturbation theory on simple problems. CILO-5: Students will be able to use the quantum theory to explain quantum properties in emerging materials.