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Student Difficulties with Quantum Mechanics Formalism Documents

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Student Difficulties with Quantum Mechanics Formalism 

written by Chandralekha Singh

We discuss student difficulties in distinguishing between the physical space and Hilbert space and difficulties related to the Time-independent Schroedinger equation and measurements in quantum mechanics. These difficulties were identified by administering written surveys and by conducting individual interviews with students.

Published January 30, 2007
Last Modified February 1, 2011

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