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Uncertainty in the classroom—teaching quantum physics

K E Johansson and D Milstead

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The teaching of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle provides one of those rare moments when science appears to contradict everyday life experiences, sparking the curiosity of the interested student. Written at a level appropriate for an able high school student, this article provides ideas for introducing the uncertainty principle and showing how it can be used to elucidate many topics in modern physics.


PACS

01.40.Ha Learning theory and science teaching

03.65.-w Quantum mechanics

Subjects

Education and communication

Quantum information and quantum mechanics

Dates

Issue 2 (March 2008)

Received 4 September 2007, in final form 24 October 2007



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