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A new introductory quantum mechanics curriculum

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01/2014
Author
Kohnle, Antje
Bozhinova, Inna
Browne, Dan
Everitt, Mark
Fomins, Aleksejs
Kok, Pieter
Kulaitis, Gytis
Prokopas, Martynas
Raine, Derek
Swinbank, Elizabeth
Keywords
Quantum mechanics
Instructional computer use
Simulations
QC Physics
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Abstract
The 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.
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Kohnle , A , Bozhinova , I , Browne , D , Everitt , M , Fomins , A , Kok , P , Kulaitis , G , Prokopas , M , Raine , D & Swinbank , E 2014 , ' A new introductory quantum mechanics curriculum ' , European Journal of Physics , vol. 35 , no. 1 , 015001 . https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/35/1/015001
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European Journal of Physics
Status
Peer reviewed
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/35/1/015001
ISSN
0143-0807
Type
Journal article
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© 2014 IOP Publishing Ltd. The published version of this article appears in the European Journal of Physics and is available at http://iopscience.iop.org/0143-0807/35/1/015001/
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http://iopscience.iop.org/0143-0807/35/1/015001/
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http://hdl.handle.net/10023/5679

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