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Quantum machines powered by correlated baths by De Chiara, Gabriele, Antezza, Mauro

“…We consider thermal machines powered by locally equilibrium reservoirs that share classical or quantum correlations. The reservoirs are modeled by the…”
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Synthesis of Discipline-Based Education Research in Physics by Docktor, Jennifer L, Mestre, José P

“…This paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of physics education research at the undergraduate level. It is based on work originally commissioned by the…”
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Effects of shape and size polydispersity on strength properties of granular materials by Nguyen, Duc-Hanh, Azéma, Emilien, Sornay, Philippe, Radjai, Farhang

“…By means of extensive contact dynamics simulations, we analyze the combined effects of polydispersity both in particle size and in particle shape, defined as…”
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Review of Student Difficulties in Upper-Level Quantum Mechanics by Singh, Chandralekha, Marshman, Emily

“…Learning advanced physics, in general, is challenging not only due to the increased mathematical sophistication but also because one must continue to build on…”
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Use of Research-Based Instructional Strategies in Introductory Physics: Where Do Faculty Leave the Innovation-Decision Process? by Henderson, Charles, Dancy, Melissa, Niewiadomska-Bugaj, Magdalena

“…During the fall of 2008 a web survey, designed to collect information about pedagogical knowledge and practices, was completed by a representative sample of…”
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Gender gap on concept inventories in physics: What is consistent, what is inconsistent, and what factors influence the gap? by Madsen, Adrian, McKagan, Sarah B., Sayre, Eleanor C.

“…We review the literature on the gender gap on concept inventories in physics. Across studies of the most commonly used mechanics concept inventories, the Force…”
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Framework for Understanding the Patterns of Student Difficulties in Quantum Mechanics by Marshman, Emily, Singh, Chandralekha

“…Compared with introductory physics, relatively little is known about the development of expertise in advanced physics courses, especially in the case of…”
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When Learning about the Real World is Better Done Virtually: A Study of Substituting Computer Simulations for Laboratory Equipment by Finkelstein, N. D, Adams, W. K, Keller, C. J, Kohl, P. B, Perkins, K. K, Podolefsky, N. S, Reid, S, LeMaster, R

“…This paper examines the effects of substituting a computer simulation for real laboratory equipment in the second semester of a large-scale introductory…”
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Analogies between growing dense active matter and soft driven glasses by Tjhung, Elsen, Berthier, Ludovic

“…We develop a minimal model to describe growing dense active matter such as biological tissues, bacterial colonies and biofilms, that are driven by a…”
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Using an Isomorphic Problem Pair to Learn Introductory Physics: Transferring from a Two-Step Problem to a Three-Step Problem by Lin, Shih-Yin, Singh, Chandralekha

“…In this study, we examine introductory physics students' ability to perform analogical reasoning between two isomorphic problems which employ the same…”
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Model-Based Reasoning in the Physics Laboratory: Framework and Initial Results by Zwickl, Benjamin M, Hu, Dehui, Finkelstein, Noah, Lewandowski, H. J

“…We review and extend existing frameworks on modeling to develop a new framework that describes model-based reasoning in introductory and upper-division physics…”
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Superradiance of optical phonons in two-dimensional materials by Cassabois, G., Fugallo, G., Gil, B.

“…We study the superradiance of optical phonons during the two- to three-dimensional (2D-3D) crossover of the light-matter interaction in multilayers of atomic…”
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Students' Difficulties with Vector Calculus in Electrodynamics by Bollen, Laurens, van Kampen, Paul, De Cock, Mieke

“…Understanding Maxwell's equations in differential form is of great importance when studying the electrodynamic phenomena discussed in advanced electromagnetism…”
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Conceptual problem solving in high school physics by Docktor, Jennifer L., Strand, Natalie E., Mestre, José P., Ross, Brian H.

“…Problem solving is a critical element of learning physics. However, traditional instruction often emphasizes the quantitative aspects of problem solving such…”
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How Physics Instruction Impacts Students' Beliefs about Learning Physics: A Meta-Analysis of 24 Studies by Madsen, Adrian, McKagan, Sarah B, Sayre, Eleanor C

“…In this meta-analysis, we synthesize the results of 24 studies using the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (CLASS) and the Maryland Physics…”
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Exploratory Factor Analysis of a Force Concept Inventory Data Set by Scott, Terry F, Schumayer, Daniel, Gray, Andrew R

“…We perform a factor analysis on a "Force Concept Inventory" (FCI) data set collected from 2109 respondents. We address two questions: the appearance of…”
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Barriers to the Use of Research-Based Instructional Strategies: The Influence of Both Individual and Situational Characteristics by Henderson, Charles, Dancy, Melissa H

“…Many proven research-based instructional strategies have been developed for introductory college-level physics. Significant efforts to disseminate these…”
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Effect of Scaffolding on Helping Introductory Physics Students Solve Quantitative Problems Involving Strong Alternative Conceptions by Lin, Shih-Yin, Singh, Chandralekha

“…It is well known that introductory physics students often have alternative conceptions that are inconsistent with established physical principles and concepts…”
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Epistemology and Expectations Survey about Experimental Physics: Development and Initial Results by Zwickl, Benjamin M, Hirokawa, Takako, Finkelstein, Noah, Lewandowski, H. J

“…In response to national calls to better align physics laboratory courses with the way physicists engage in research, we have developed an epistemology and…”
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Factors that Affect the Physical Science Career Interest of Female Students: Testing Five Common Hypotheses by Hazari, Zahra, Potvin, Geoff, Lock, Robynne M, Lung, Florin, Sonnert, Gerhard, Sadler, Philip M

“…There are many hypotheses regarding factors that may encourage female students to pursue careers in the physical sciences. Using multivariate matching methods…”
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