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A new introductory quantum mechanics curriculum
journal contribution
posted on 2018-10-05, 08:22 authored by Antje Kohnle, Inna Bozhinova, Dan Browne, Mark EverittMark Everitt, Aleksejs Fomins, Pieter Kok, Gytis Kulaitis, Martynas Prokopas, Derek Raine, Elizabeth SwinbankThe Institute of Physics New Quantum Curriculum consists of freely available
online learning and teaching materials (quantumphysics.iop.org) for a first course in university quantum mechanics starting from two-level systems. This approach immediately immerses students in inherently quantum-mechanical aspects by focusing on experiments that have no classical explanation. It allows
from the start a discussion of the interpretive aspects of quantum mechanics
and quantum information theory. This paper gives an overview of the resources available from the IOP website. The core text includes around 80 articles which are co-authored by leading experts, arranged in themes, and can be used flexibly to provide a range of alternative approaches. Many of the articles
include interactive simulations with accompanying activities and problem sets
that can be explored by students to enhance their understanding. Much of the linear algebra needed for this approach is included in the resource. Solutions to activities are available to instructors. The resources can be used in a variety of ways, from being supplemental to existing courses to forming a complete programme.
Funding
This research was funded by the Institute of Physics.
History
School
- Science
Department
- Physics
Published in
European Journal of PhysicsVolume
35Issue
1Pages
015001 - 015001Citation
KOHNLE, A. ... et al., 2014. A new introductory quantum mechanics curriculum. European Journal of Physics, 35: 015001.Publisher
© IOP PublishingVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
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2014Notes
This paper was accepted for publication in the journal European Journal of Physics and the definitive published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/35/1/015001ISSN
0143-0807eISSN
1361-6404Publisher version
Language
- en