The variational principle, time dependent perturbation theory, the adiabatic theorem. Topics from: WKB approximation, the Dirac equation, Berry's phase, Bell's inequality, quantum cryptography, quantum computation.

Prerequisites: Physics 115B with a minimum grade of C-.

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Chenhao Jin
2.6
11 reviews
GIRV 2112
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
29 / 25 Full

GIRV 2115
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
0 / 0 Closed

SH 1609
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
22 / 25

Spring 2025 . Jin C
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PHYS115C . 4 Months Ago

Definitely seemed to improve a lot according to what I've heard from previous students. Class was very organized and lectures were clear. Homework took a while but was not unfair in any way. Easily accessible outside of class, helpful office hours and responds to emails very fast.

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PHYS115C . 5 Months Ago

Good lectures and also great typed-out lecture notes if you miss lecture. Both midterm and final were similar to practice exams. Homework is difficult but helpful and interesting. The class is fast paced but 115C seems to be like that with any prof.

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PHYS115C . 8 Months Ago

First A- in my quantum mechanics class. This guy just dont give A

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PHYS115C . 3 Years Ago

Prof Jin's course is of standard difficulty, or at least in terms of one of the most difficult and fast-pace courses here. His lecture notes are always fantastic and help you learn quantum. He might give difficult finals but he'll do curves. Sometimes his wording (in HW, lecture) is confusing, but you'll find it inspiring after getting his meaning.

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PHYS115C . 3 Years Ago

Terrible professor. Told a whole class of physics majors that they arent trying hard enough rather than stopping to question the quality of his own teaching

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PHYS115C . 3 Years Ago

Worst physics professor at UCSB by FAR!!! Super condescending and passive aggressive. News flash Mr. Chenhao if everyone does bad on your exam maybe you need to do a better job teaching instead of blaming your students. The exams are calculation heavy and don't give any physics insight; too many problems for midterm. The lecture are below subpar.

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