Development of Research-Based Tools for Teaching Quantum Mechanics

开发基于研究的量子力学教学工具

• 批准号: 1505460
• 负责人: Chandralekha Singh
• 金额: $ 46.5万
• 依托单位: University of Pittsburgh
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2015
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2015-07-01 至 2018-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1505460&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Development; Research; Based; Tools; Teaching

This award supports the continued development, assessment, and dissemination of Quantum Interactive Learning Tutorials (QuILT) and peer-instruction tools for undergraduate courses to prepare future scientists and engineers for the demands of the high-tech workplace. A solid grasp of the fundamental principles of quantum physics is essential for most scientists and engineers, considering that the global economy has become increasingly dependent on science and technology based upon quantum phenomena. Single electron transistors, SQUIDs, quantum-well lasers, and other innovative quantum devices are made possible by an understanding of the underlying quantum processes. However, quantum physics is a technically difficult and abstract subject. The subject matter makes instruction quite challenging; able students constantly struggle to master basic concepts. To sustain U.S. leadership in science and technology, it is critical to ensure that advanced undergraduate students (and graduate students) preparing for careers in science and engineering develop a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts of quantum physics.QuILTs and peer-instruction tools are based upon a cognitive-apprenticeship model of learning and emphasize modeling, coaching and weaning. To aid instructors, the concept-based and problem-based QuILTs and peer-instruction tools will be keyed with most of the common textbooks. However, every effort will be made to ensure that the different modules fit together as a coherent whole and help students organize their knowledge in a hierarchical fashion. Some tools expose students to contemporary and exciting topics such as quantum cryptography that can be taught using simple two-level systems.

该奖项支持继续开发，评估和传播量子互动学习教程（QuILT）和同行指导工具，为未来的科学家和工程师准备高科技工作场所的需求。对于大多数科学家和工程师来说，掌握量子物理学的基本原理是必不可少的，因为全球经济越来越依赖于基于量子现象的科学和技术。单电子晶体管、SQUID、量子阱激光器和其他创新的量子器件都是通过对底层量子过程的理解而实现的。然而，量子物理学是一门技术上困难和抽象的学科。这个主题使教学非常具有挑战性;有能力的学生不断努力掌握基本概念。为了保持美国在科学和技术领域的领先地位，确保准备从事科学和工程职业的高年级本科生（和研究生）牢固掌握量子物理学的基本概念至关重要。QuILT和同伴指导工具基于认知学徒学习模型，强调建模，指导和断奶。 为了帮助教师，基于概念和基于问题的QuILT和同伴教学工具将与大多数常见的教科书相结合。然而，将尽一切努力，以确保不同的模块适合在一起作为一个连贯的整体，并帮助学生组织他们的知识在一个层次的方式。一些工具让学生接触到当代和令人兴奋的主题，例如可以使用简单的两级系统教授的量子密码学。