DOE OSTI · 2999379
Introducing Quantum Entanglement and Superposition to Secondary School Students Using Portable, Hands-on Exhibits
Abstract
Historically, the teaching of quantum mechanics has been reserved for advanced undergraduate physics courses, mostly due to how far removed from classical intuition the subject is. Extensive mathematical background is usually a prerequisite for college-level introductory quantum mechanics courses. However, several ways to introduce quantum mechanics at the secondary school level have been suggested and developed. Unlike most other topics in physics, it is difficult to find intuitive examples of quantum phenomena outside of a specialized laboratory; additionally, straightforward hands-on demonstrations, activities, and experiments are somewhat limited.
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Mendoza, Luis [Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)] (ORCID:000900003952511X), Akhobadze, Ketevan [Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)] (ORCID:0009000875919528), Kurkcuoglu, Doga [Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)] (ORCID:0000000311097074). 2025-10-01. Introducing Quantum Entanglement and Superposition to Secondary School Students Using Portable, Hands-on Exhibits. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0226407
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