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Teaching Basic Quantum Mechanics in Secondary School Using Concepts of Feynman Path Integrals Method
Fanaro, Maria de los Angeles; Otero, Maria Rita; Arlego, Marcelo
Physics Teacher, v50 n3 p156-158 Mar 2012
This paper discusses the teaching of basic quantum mechanics in high school. Rather than following the usual formalism, our approach is based on Feynman's path integral method. Our presentation makes use of simulation software and avoids sophisticated mathematical formalism. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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