Enhanced Learning for Students in Intermediate and Advanced Physics

这个项目实施了新的实验室实验，并彻底改革了波士顿大学物理系中级和高级本科课程中的现有实验。主要目的是通过强调互动参与，辅以新设备和技术的应用，促进学生对量子力学的理解。这个项目有广泛的影响，每年影响250名学生，提高他们对现代物理基本概念的理解。在现代物理课程中，该项目增加了磁力矩和单光子实验(例如，参见Schneider和Lapuma，讨论量子干涉和哪种方式测量的简单实验，Am物理杂志，70(3)，266-271,2002)以学生的经验为基础，并为以后的工作提供基础。这些实验室使用了新的设备，这样学生就可以更有效地进行测量，并更深入地研究潜在的原理。该项目还包括构建修订后的实验手册，要求学生付出更多智力努力。在高级实验室课程中，增加了三个实验，这三个实验产生了更好的结果，比以前的实验更少的挫折感，以及对物理学基本原理的重要见解。为了评估该项目，为学生和教职员工开发了一种新的量子概念考试和问卷。结果将在同行评议的期刊上发表，并通过大学网站发表。

Physics (13) This project implements new laboratory experiments and overhauls existing experiments in the intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses in the Boston University Physics Department. The main objective is to promote student understanding of quantum mechanics by emphasizing interactive engagement, aided by application of new equipment and technology. This project has a broad impact, affecting 250 students per year, improving their understanding of fundamental concepts in modern physics. In the Modern Physics courses the project adds Magnetic Torque and single-photon experiments (see for example, Schneider and LaPuma, A Simple Experiment for Discussion of Quantum Interference and Which-Way Measurement, Am. J. Phys., 70 (3), 266-271, 2002) to build on student's experience and to provide a foundation for later work. The laboratories employ new equipment so students can carry out measurements more efficiently and investigate underlying principles in greater depth. The project also includes the construction of a revised lab manual requiring more intellectual effort from students. In the Advanced Laboratory course, three experiments are added that produce better results, less frustration than previous experiments, and significant insights into fundamental principles of physics. To evaluate the project, a new Quantum Concept Exam and questionnaires for students and faculty is developed. Publication of results will be in peer reviewed journals and via the University web site.