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Physics 9: Quantum Physics I

Wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, operators and simple systems.

Wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, operators and simple systems. Free courses and textbooks, a self-check for every unit, and real work confirmed by people. Course 9 of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics.

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Derive the Linear Algebra Behind Machine Learning

Linear algebra you need first (reused; optional here).

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  1. 1Master Vectors, Matrices, and Linear Transformations
  2. 2Apply Linear Algebra to ML Algorithm Derivations
  3. 3Present Linear Algebra for ML to an Expert Reviewer
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Physics 9: Quantum Physics I

Course 9: 2 units and your own piece.

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3 milestones

  1. 1Wave mechanics in one dimension
  2. 2Operators, the oscillator and hydrogen
  3. 3Solve the Schrödinger equation numerically

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Free MIT course with lecture videos by Barton Zwiebach.

Free recorded lectures that build the ideas from scratch.

Free lecture videos. NPTEL's proctored exam and certificate are optional and cost money; you never need them here.

Free open textbook (CC BY 4.0). Read chapters 7.

Free to read online. Extra reading: amplitudes, two-state systems and spin.