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Gradual introduction of some aspects of quantum mechanics in a high school curriculum

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, , Citation A Cuppari et al 1997 Phys. Educ. 32 302 DOI 10.1088/0031-9120/32/5/012

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Abstract

The basic concepts of quantum mechanics can be introduced at a high school level by considering the action of classical mechanics and then introducing Planck's constant as the granularity of that action. A practical example of the periodic motion of a spring allows students to investigate the limits of classical mechanics, and concepts such as the Uncertainty Principle can be discussed.

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10.1088/0031-9120/32/5/012