Work

Developing and evaluating an interactive tutorial on degenerate perturbation theory

Year: 2016

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: We discuss an investigation of student difficulties with degenerate perturbation theory (DPT) carried out in advanced quantum mechanics courses by administering free-response and multiple-choice questions and conducting individual interviews with students.We find that students share many common difficulties related to this topic.We used the difficulties found via research as resources to develop and evaluate a Quantum Interactive Learning Tutorial (QuILT) which strives to help students develop a functional understanding of DPT.We discuss the development of the DPT QuILT and its preliminary evaluation in the undergraduate and graduate courses.

Source: Physics Education Research Conference (PERC)

DOI: 10.1119/perc.2016.pr.041

Authors: Christof Keebaugh, Emily Marshman, Chandralekha Singh

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Science Foundation