A historically correct didactic first step in the quantum world: stressing the interplay of relativity, thermodynamics and quantum physics

Published 6 December 2002 • Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd
, , Citation G Margaritondo 2003 Eur. J. Phys. 24 15 DOI 10.1088/0143-0807/24/1/303

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1 Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  1. Received 11 July 2002
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Abstract

Quantum physics is the backbone of modern science: therefore, a correct first step is essential for students' success in many different disciplines. Unfortunately, many didactic approaches are still complicated, potentially confusing and often historically wrong. An alternate, simple, stimulating and historically correct approach is outlined here.

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