Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education

Recent advancements in quantum technology have created an urgent need for skilled professionals in this field, necessitating innovative educational approaches. This systematic literature review investigates the integration of Extended Reality (XR), including Virtual and Augmented Reality, in quantum...

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Main Authors: Ge Song, Xunan Wang, Rami Ghannam
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Computers & Education: X Reality
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description Recent advancements in quantum technology have created an urgent need for skilled professionals in this field, necessitating innovative educational approaches. This systematic literature review investigates the integration of Extended Reality (XR), including Virtual and Augmented Reality, in quantum technology education. We analyzed 19 shortlisted articles from major digital libraries using comprehensive methodologies, including refined search strings, rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria as well as manual filtering. Our analysis highlights the application of XR technology across various quantum disciplines, predominantly quantum computing and quantum chemistry, at different educational levels, with a focus on university-level education. Notably, our review reveals a dominance of design-development research, a scarcity of empirical studies and a significant absence of educational learning theories as foundational frameworks. Additionally, we identify critical gaps in the current research landscape, including limited focus on immersive design elements and learner engagement strategies. The findings point towards emerging opportunities for future research, emphasizing the need for more empirical studies, intervention features and a holistic integration of educational learning theories. This review serves as a roadmap for advancing XR-based quantum education, fostering innovative research directions and shaping effective teaching practices.
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spelling doaj-art-d115d906fb1343369bf4c06a2640227a2025-08-20T01:57:59ZengElsevierComputers & Education: X Reality2949-67802024-12-01510008710.1016/j.cexr.2024.100087Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology educationGe Song0Xunan Wang1Rami Ghannam2Interactive & Creative Electronics (ICE) Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United KingdomInteractive & Creative Electronics (ICE) Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United KingdomCorresponding author.; Interactive & Creative Electronics (ICE) Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United KingdomRecent advancements in quantum technology have created an urgent need for skilled professionals in this field, necessitating innovative educational approaches. This systematic literature review investigates the integration of Extended Reality (XR), including Virtual and Augmented Reality, in quantum technology education. We analyzed 19 shortlisted articles from major digital libraries using comprehensive methodologies, including refined search strings, rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria as well as manual filtering. Our analysis highlights the application of XR technology across various quantum disciplines, predominantly quantum computing and quantum chemistry, at different educational levels, with a focus on university-level education. Notably, our review reveals a dominance of design-development research, a scarcity of empirical studies and a significant absence of educational learning theories as foundational frameworks. Additionally, we identify critical gaps in the current research landscape, including limited focus on immersive design elements and learner engagement strategies. The findings point towards emerging opportunities for future research, emphasizing the need for more empirical studies, intervention features and a holistic integration of educational learning theories. This review serves as a roadmap for advancing XR-based quantum education, fostering innovative research directions and shaping effective teaching practices.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949678024000370Extended RealityVirtual RealityAugmented RealityQuantum educationEducational technology
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Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education
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Augmented Reality
Quantum education
Educational technology
title Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education
title_full Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education
title_fullStr Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education
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title_short Immersive quantum: A systematic literature review of XR in quantum technology education
title_sort immersive quantum a systematic literature review of xr in quantum technology education
topic Extended Reality
Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality
Quantum education
Educational technology
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949678024000370
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