ABSTRACT

In this chapter we shall deal with quantum dynamics and in

particular with the basic equation that governs quantum dynamics,

the Schro¨dinger equation. We shall consider two of the most

important model systems in quantum mechanics: the free particle

and the harmonic oscillator. Moreover, we shall deal with the density

matrix formalism and composite systems. Another crucial concept

that will be introduced here is that of entanglement, a particular

manifestation of quantum features.