A Computational Introduction to Quantum Physics
There is little doubt that numerical methods and scientific computing represent a valuable asset in science teaching. The ability to solve tasks for which purely analytical methods fall short, i.e., most tasks, opens up a vast pedagogical landscape. And it enables learners to solve comparatively complex problems even with a rather scarce numerical toolbox at hand.
However, it goes beyond that; by implementing solutions to problems which are simple but generic, theory becomes tangible. This, combined by adequate visualization of results and simulations, fosters increased understanding.
This is the ambition of the book "A Computational Introduction to Quantum Physics", which I published with Cambridge University Press last year. In this talk I will give examples on how it introduces quantum phenomena and technology by means of implementation and share some experiences on to what extent it actually works out.
About the qGAP meeting series
Welcome to qGAP, our seminar series on Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology.
The series of seminars/lectures are meant to cover broadly activities at UiO and elsewhere related to quantum physics and technologies, mainly from a theoretical perspective, though we also welcome experimental talks.
We aim at having regular seminars, discussions of recent articles, presentations by master and PhD students and more. We aim for this series to be a combination of research talks and journal clubs.
Educational topics are also most welcome.
Please feel free to suggest speakers, yourself included!
Get in touch with Gunnar Lange to suggest a speaker or if you would like to be included in the mailing list.
All are welcome!
Upcoming:
14. March - Morten Hjorth-Jensen (UiO Fysikk)
28. March - Franz Georg Fuchs (Sintef/UiO Matematikk)
4. April - Alexander Müller-Hermes (UiO Matematikk)
11. April - Shaukat Ali (Simula)
25. April Kristian Wold (OsloMet) i qGap