Transform Your Quantum Mechanics Lessons with Our Innovative Teaching Tool

Unlock the Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics

Dive into the fascinating world of quantum mechanics like never before. Our cutting-edge teaching tool, inspired by the pioneering work of Edwin Land, brings to life the abstract concepts of Quantum Operators through the tangible and visually engaging phenomenon of light polarization.


Engage. Discover. Learn.

  • Interactive Learning Experience: Say goodbye to traditional, passive learning methods. Our tool offers hands-on experiments that demonstrate quantum phenomena in real time, making complex theories accessible and understandable for students of all levels.
  • Foundations in Real-World Science: Grounded in the historical development of quantum mechanics, this tool not only educates but also inspires, connecting learners with the scientific breakthroughs that shape our understanding of the quantum world.
  • Seamlessly Integrates into Curriculum: Designed with teachers in mind, it fits perfectly into existing lesson plans, providing a versatile resource that enhances teaching effectiveness and student engagement.

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  • Easy to Use: No need for extensive setup or specialized knowledge. Get started in minutes and transform your classroom into a quantum exploration lab.
  • Comprehensive Educational Resource: Comes with detailed guides and lesson plans that help teachers unlock the full potential of the tool, enriching the learning experience.

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What you need to know


Download the 3D files

Octagonal Quantum blocks v.2 Blue (1).stl

Octagonal Quantum blocks v.2 Red (1).stl


INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSERTING THE POLARIZING FILTERS INTO THE QUANTUM
OPERATORS

1 ) Put one linear polarizer into each blue quantum organizer. Line up the transmitting axis
of the polarizer with the |1><1| symbols on the outside of the operator.

2 ) Put a linear polarizer and a half-wave plate into each red organizer. The linear polarizer
can be put in either first or second, so long as its transmitting axis is lined up with the “1”
symbol (either the <1| or the <1|. The half-wave plate must have its fast axis at 45
degrees with the transmitting axis of the linear polarizer.


“The Quantum Operators (patent pending) grew out of Kostas Papaliolios’ “Quantum Toys,” developed at Harvard in the 1960s and described by Jean-Francois Gauvin (“Playing with Quantum Toys…” Phys. Perspect. 20 (2018) 8–42, Copyright Springer International Publishing AG, 1422-6944/18/010008-35, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00016-018-0213-3).

“Fernand Brunschwig can be contacted at [email protected] and Mark Schober can be contacted at [email protected].”