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Computation has much to offer in terms of teaching quantum mechanics. In this presentation we give specific examples of use of computation in quantum mechanical problems. We also discuss standard toolkits either well-known, used in research or found in software libraries, and not-so-standard tools one can implement themselves. Examples utilizing numerical and visualization techniques for solving time-dependent and time-independent quantum systems will be discussed (see also http://www.faculty.umassd.edu/j.wang/) including superposition, scattering flux, eigenstates in periodic structures, evolution of uncertainties, and quantum dots.

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Computational toolkits in quantum mechanics

toolkits

quantum mechanics

computation

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The 2020 AAPT Virtual Summer Meeting brought together physics educators from around the globe to learn about the latest in physics theory, research methodology and education from leaders in their field. 

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