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"What Makes It Eigen-Esque-Ish?": A Form-Function Analysis of the Development of Eigentheory Concepts in a Quantum Mechanics Course
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Megan Wawro; Kaitlyn Stephens Serbin – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2025
Eigentheory concepts are central in mathematics and physics; they serve multiple functions, such as symbolizing physical phenomena and facilitating mathematical computations. Words and meanings associated with eigentheory develop and vary over time, as do their associated symbols. In this study, we investigate how "eigen" develops over…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Quantum Mechanics, Physics