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EE 411 - Introduction to Quantum Space Science


Review of mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetics, and optics. Survey of space environment, spacetime, special relativity, general relativity, gravitational wave. Space experimental verifications. Applications to GPS navigation. Entangled photons and space distribution for secure communication. Space quantum links. Projects on science instruments.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering majors must have completed EE 310  or EE 320  or EE 330 . Other Majors must have completed PHYS 181  or PHYS 196 .
Notes: This course is crosslisted with ECG 611. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.