Focus on conceptual ideas in quantum mechanics for teacher training

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2305.01108v1
• Date: Mon, 1 May 2023 22:20:48 GMT
• Title: Focus on conceptual ideas in quantum mechanics for teacher training
• Authors: J. K. Freericks
• Abstract summary: We describe strategies and provide case-study activities that can be used to examine the properties of superposition, entanglement, tagging, complementarity, and measurement. Having a solid foundation in these conceptual ideas is critical for educators who will be adopting quantum ideas within the classroom.
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• Abstract: In this work, we describe strategies and provide case-study activities that can be used to examine the properties of superposition, entanglement, tagging, complementarity, and measurement in quantum curricula geared for teacher training. Having a solid foundation in these conceptual ideas is critical for educators who will be adopting quantum ideas within the classroom. Yet they are some of the most difficult concepts to master. We show how one can systematically develop these conceptual foundations with thought experiments on light and with thought experiments that employ the Stern-Gerlach experiment. We emphasize the importance of computer animations in aiding the instruction on these concepts.

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