Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: We introduce a game to illustrate the principles of quantum mechanics using a qubit (or spin-first) approach, where students can experience and discover its puzzling features first-hand. Students play the role of particles and scientists. Scientists unravel underlying rules and properties by collecting and analysing data that are generated by observing particles that act according to the given rules. We show how this allows one to illustrate quantum states and their stochastic behavior under measurements as well as quantum entanglement. In addition, we use this approach to illustrate and discuss decoherence and a modern application of quantum features, namely, quantum cryptography. We have tested the game in the class and report on the results that we obtained.
Source: American Journal of Physics
DOI: 10.1119/1.5086275
Authors: Andrea López-Incera, Wolfgang Dür
Institution: Universität Innsbruck
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2908627432