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Haverkamp, Nils; Pusch, Alexander; Heusler, Stefan; Gregor, Markus – Physics Education, 2022
Quantum technology is an emerging field of physics and engineering and important applications are expected in quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum cryptography, quantum simulation, and quantum metrology. Thus the need for education in this field is increasing, while still remaining challenging. While the need for basic education in quantum…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Quantum Mechanics, Science Experiments
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Murphy, Evan; Hughes, Stephen – Physics Education, 2014
The determination of latitude and longitude on Earth has always been of interest to explorers and cartographers alike. Accurate positional information is often needed for rescue purposes in locations where satellite navigational systems are inoperable. The activity described in this paper demonstrates a simple procedure to determine latitude and…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Astronomy, Navigation, Geographic Location