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ERIC Number: EJ985119
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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Quantum Computer Games: Schrodinger Cat and Hounds
Gordon, Michal; Gordon, Goren
Physics Education, v47 n3 p346-354 May 2012
The quantum computer game "Schrodinger cat and hounds" is the quantum extension of the well-known classical game fox and hounds. Its main objective is to teach the unique concepts of quantum mechanics in a fun way. "Schrodinger cat and hounds" demonstrates the effects of superposition, destructive and constructive interference, measurements and entanglement. More advanced concepts, like particle-wave duality and decoherence, can also be taught using the game as a model. The game that has an optimal solution in the classical version, can have many different solutions and a new balance of powers in the quantum world. Game-aided lectures were given to high-school students which showed that it is a valid and entertaining teaching platform. (Contains 4 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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