Speaker
Benjamin Zwickl
(Rochester Institute of Technology)
Description
Quantum principles are driving advancements in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. While quantum computing has gained significant attention in education, quantum sensing remains largely overlooked. To identify opportunities to integrate sensing into existing quantum-related curricula, we performed an analysis of six commonly used textbooks in modern physics, quantum mechanics, and quantum computing. We identified excerpts based on quantum sensing keywords (e.g., interference, imaging, entanglement) and categorized excerpts based on their context and their conceptual and mathematical depth. This study will inform the development of quantum sensing modules that can be integrated into quantum technology-related courses.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Quantum mechanics |
| Research focus | Innovative instructional strategies and pathways |
| Research method | Innovative research strategies (Try-out) (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Track |
Author
Benjamin Zwickl
(Rochester Institute of Technology)
Co-author
Namitha Pradeep
(Rochester Institute of Technology)
