Common misconceptions regarding quantum mechanics
Abstract
This paper lists 15 commonly held misconceptions concerning quantum mechanics, such as ``Energy eigenstates are the only allowed states'' and ``The wave function is dimensionless.'' A few suggestions are offered to help combat these misconceptions in teaching.
- Publication:
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American Journal of Physics
- Pub Date:
- January 1996
- DOI:
- 10.1119/1.18288
- Bibcode:
- 1996AmJPh..64...31S
- Keywords:
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- 01.40.Gm;
- 03.65.-w;
- Quantum mechanics