Interactive Learning Tutorial on Quantum Key Distribution

2016/01/31 by Seth DeVore, Chandralekha Singh · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #physics.ed-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1103/physrevphyseducres.16.010126

published as Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 16, 010126 (2020)

arxiv created 2020/06/17 · arxiv updated 2020/06/19

Abstract

We describe the development and in-class evaluation of a Quantum Interactive Learning Tutorial (QuILT) on quantum key distribution, a context which involves an exciting application of quantum mechanics. The protocol used in the QuILT described here uses single photons with non-orthogonal polarization states to generate a random shared key over a public channel for encrypting and decrypting information. The QuILT strives to help upper-level undergraduate students learn quantum mechanics using a simple two state system. It actively engages students in the learning process and helps them build links between the formalism and the conceptual aspects of quantum physics without compromising the technical content. The in-class evaluation suggests that the validated QuILT is helpful in improving students' understanding of relevant concepts.

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