Quantum Computer Games: Schrodinger Cat and Hounds

The quantum computer game "Schrodinger cat and hounds" is the quantum extension of the well-known classical game fox and hounds. Its main objective is to teach the unique concepts of quantum mechanics in a fun way. "Schrodinger cat and hounds" demonstrates the effects of superpos...

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics education 2012-05, Vol.47 (3), p.346-354
Hauptverfasser: Gordon, Michal, Gordon, Goren
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The quantum computer game "Schrodinger cat and hounds" is the quantum extension of the well-known classical game fox and hounds. Its main objective is to teach the unique concepts of quantum mechanics in a fun way. "Schrodinger cat and hounds" demonstrates the effects of superposition, destructive and constructive interference, measurements and entanglement. More advanced concepts, like particle-wave duality and decoherence, can also be taught using the game as a model. The game that has an optimal solution in the classical version, can have many different solutions and a new balance of powers in the quantum world. Game-aided lectures were given to high-school students which showed that it is a valid and entertaining teaching platform. (Contains 4 figures.)
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/47/3/346