Teaching wave-particle duality, superposition and quantum measurement using an interactive simulation of the double slit experiment

5 Sept 2025, 11:00
1h 30m
Room 0.87 (ELTE TTK)

Room 0.87

ELTE TTK

Workshop Multimedia in Teaching and Learning Quantum Physics Workshops

Speaker

Jana Legerská (Department of Physics Education, Faculty od Mathematics and Physics, Charles University)

Description

Research has shown that key concepts in quantum physics for upper-secondary education include, among others, wave-particle duality, and the fundamental principles of quantum physics, such as superposition and quantum measurement. This contribution presents a teaching-learning sequence designed to address these concepts, with a focus on sharing experience with teaching it to upper-secondary students. The sequence utilises an interactive web simulation of the double slit experiment, previously introduced at the MPTL'26 conference in 2023. Superposition and quantum measurement are further explored through hands on activities, such as quantum tic-tac-toe and the game of quantum battleship. To foster active learning, the sequence is supplemented with conceptual questions for students.

Contribution categories - primary focus Primary and secondary school
Contribution categories - type Application (shared experience, activity suggestions)

Author

Jana Legerská (Department of Physics Education, Faculty od Mathematics and Physics, Charles University)

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