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ERIC Number: EJ610419
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The M&M Superposition Principle.
Miller, John B.
Journal of Chemical Education, v77 n7 p879-81 Jul 2000
Describes a physical system for demonstrating operators, eigenvalues, and superposition of states for a set of unusual wave functions. Uses candy to provide students with a visual and concrete picture of a superposition of states rather than an abstract plot of several overlaid mathematical states. (WRM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Functions (Mathematics), Higher Education, Manipulative Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Quantum Mechanics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Waves (Physics)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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