Interpretations of quantum theory and conceptions of physics majors

Authors

  • Roberto Luiz Montenegro Instituto de Física – Universidade de São Paulo
  • Osvaldo Pessoa Jr. Universidade Federal da Bahia – Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana IF-UFBa

Keywords:

teaching of quantum mechanics, research in physics education, interpretations of quantum mechanics.

Abstract

This paper investigates the “private” interpretations that students of quantum mechanics develop concerning this theory. By means of questionaires, we analyze their conceptions with respect to the double slit experiment, uncertainty principle, quantum state, retrodiction, and projection postulate. Correlating the students’ answers, we observe that different private interpretations are frequently employed for analyzing different problems. Other conclusions about the cognitive processes of the students are also obtained.

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Published

2016-11-16

How to Cite

Montenegro, R. L., & Pessoa Jr., O. (2016). Interpretations of quantum theory and conceptions of physics majors. Investigations in Science Education, 7(2), 107–126. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/564

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2002): August of 2002

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