Research at the Interface of Mathematics and Physics Education
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The complexification of physics: Historical episodes and educational implications
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Publication: Book contract with Princeton University Press, expected in 2027.
Karam, R. (2020). Schrödinger's original struggles with a complex wave function. American Journal of Physics, 88(6), 433.
Karam, R. (2020). Why are complex numbers needed in quantum mechanics? Some answers for the introductory level. American Journal of Physics, 88(1), 39.
Karam, R. (2018). Fresnel's original interpretation of complex numbers in 19th century optics. American Journal of Physics, 86, 245.
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Ricardo Karam
- University of Copenhagen
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Ricardo Karam
- University of Copenhagen
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Pedagogical Moves Related to Analogy: Supporting Students' Sensemaking at the Interface of Eigentheory and Quantum Mechanics
ORAL · Invited
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Publication: Serbin, K. S., & Wawro, M. (2024). Pedagogical moves related to analogy that support a unified understanding of eigentheory concepts in a quantum mechanics class. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 20(2), 020137.
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Megan Wawro
- Department of Mathematics, Virginia Tech
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Megan Wawro
- Department of Mathematics, Virginia Tech
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Investigation into Physics Students' Interpretations of Equations and Equal Signs
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William D Riihiluoma
- North Dakota State University
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William D Riihiluoma
- North Dakota State University
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John B Buncher
- North Dakota State University
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