Improving students’ understanding of quantum mechanics
- 1 August 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Physics Today
- Vol. 59 (8), 43-49
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2349732
Abstract
To address the misconceptions that students typically hold concerning quantum mechanics, instructors should couple computer-based visualizations with research-based pedagogical strategies.Keywords
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