Helping Students Learn Quantum Mechanics for Quantum Computing
arXiv:1602.06666 · doi:10.1063/1.2508687
Abstract
Quantum information science and technology is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field drawing researchers from science and engineering fields. Traditional instruction in quantum mechanics is insufficient to prepare students for research in quantum computing because there is a lack of emphasis in the current curriculum on quantum formalism and dynamics. We are investigating the difficulties students have with quantum mechanics and are developing and evaluating quantum interactive learning tutorials (QuILTs) to reduce the difficulties. Our investigation includes interviews with individual students and the development and administration of free-response and multiple-choice tests. We discuss the implications of our research and development project on helping students learn quantum mechanics relevant for quantum computing.
4 pages, PACS: 1.40Fk,01.40.gb,01.40G-, Keywords: physics education research, pedagogy, teaching, learning, quantum mechanics, Proceedings of the 2006 Physics Education Research Conference, Syracuse, NY, AIP Conference Proceedings, Melville New York 883, 42-45, (2007)
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