Quantum Physics - Schrodinger's Cat

STEM Topics / Areas

  • Computer Engineering
  • Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics/Computing

Relevant Standards

Target Grades

Middle and High School

Audience

Classrooms, afterschool, with families, in groups

Special Material Requirement

No

This activity introduces students to the concept of quantum computing, and explores how quantum logic gates are different to regular gates. Through a game, that uses the concept of Schrodinger's cat, the students explore the concept of interference and how that plays a role in the state of the gate. It is important that while facilitating this activity, conversations about quantum are parallel to the gameplay so students understand the link between the game and quantum computing.