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Visual Quantum Mechanics

Link: http://phys.educ.ksu.edu/

Designed to "introduce quantum physics to high school and college students who do not have a background in modern physics or higher level math." Utilizing the Shockwave plug-in, these "interactive computer visualizations and animations provide graphical descriptions of quantum effects." Site explores "properties of light emitting diodes, tunneling diodes, solar cells and even glow-in-the-dark toothbrushes are explored." From the Physics Education Research Group, Kansas State University.

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• Educational Type: Lesson plan
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• Educational Type: Story
• Educational Type: Study guide
• Educational Type: Tool
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