4–8 Jul 2022
Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana
Europe/Ljubljana timezone
Proceedings submission deadline extended to 31 January 2023

Introducing Quantum Physics with low-cost quantitative experiments

5 Jul 2022, 13:00
50m
Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana

Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana

Kardeljeva ploščad 16, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Poster Contemporary Physics and Modern Physics in School Poster Session: LAB & MDR

Speaker

Marco Di Mauro (University of Trento)

Description

We present two quantitative low-cost experiments aimed at introducing students to quantum physics from a phenomenological point of view. These experiments could be used to discuss quantum measurements and the collapse of the wave-function, analysing the light transmission by 3 polaroids, and using the latter to set-up a quantum eraser. The experiments were tested with master students in mathematics and physics, who aim at becoming high school teachers. Some controversial aspects of how these experiments should be understood in terms of quantum physics will be also discussed.

How would you like to present your contribution? Live in Ljubljana (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
Target education level (primary) Pre-service teacher education
Target education level (secondary, optional) Higher-secondary education

Authors

Prof. Luigi Gratton (University of Trento) Marco Di Mauro (University of Trento) Pasquale Onorato (University of Trento)

Presentation materials