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View SchemaPlaying Games with the Quantum Three-Body Problem
| Authors | Tarun Biswas |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0404104 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0404104 |
Abstract
Quantum mechanics courses focus mostly on its computational aspects. This alone does not provide the same depth of understanding as most physicists have of classical mechanics. The understanding of classical mechanics is significantly bolstered by the intuitive understanding that one acquires through the playing of games like baseball at an early age. It would be good to have similar games for quantum mechanics. However, real games that involve quantum phenomena directly are impossible. So, computer simulated games are good alternatives. Here a computer game involving three interacting quantum particles is discussed. It is hoped that such games played at an early age will provide the intuitive background for a better understanding of quantum mechanics at a later age.
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