PHYS 3220 - Quantum I

Student Learning Difficulties

This document provides a brief summary of common student learning difficulties observed among students learning upper-division quantum mechanics. The list is organized loosely by topic.

The State Vector Measurement Effects Time Evolution
Scattering and Tunneling Wave Functions, Potentials, and Probability Inappropriate Transfer From Classical and Modern Physics Instruction

The State Vector

Measurement Effects

Time Evolution

Scattering and Tunneling

Wave Functions, Potentials, and Probability

Inappropriate Transfer From Classical and Modern Physics Instruction