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| Abstract Title: | Resources Students Use to Understand Quantum Mechanical Operators |
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| Abstract: | The Paradigms team at Oregon State University has developed a quantum mechanics curriculum aimed at middle division students that begins with a strong emphasis on using matrices and Dirac notation to describe quantum systems. This content ordering relies on students being able to understand quantum mechanical operators, eigenstates and quantum measurement without prior instruction on wave functions. We have analyzed classroom video and student interviews to identify resources students use when considering these quantum ideas. Identification of these resources will inform introductory curricula that are prerequisite to the quantum Paradigms and inform the development of Paradigms materials that will guide students to use these resources productively. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
| Contributed Paper Record: | Contributed Paper Information |
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Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Elizabeth Gire Oregon State University 301 Weniger Hall Corvallis, OH 97330 Phone: (541) 737-6080 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Leonard Cerny Oregon State University cernyl -at- onid.orst.edu Corinne Manogue Oregon State University corinne -at- physics.oregonstate.edu |
