Invisible messages – future ways of communication

School Module Q2

Whether it’s smartphones, email, or social media, communication is everywhere. But how does it really work, and what revolutionary technologies are just around the corner? In this module, students discover the difference between classical, quantum, and molecular communication. What role does information security play? And how could these technologies change our lives?

Beat the Quantum Randomness

Human vs. Quantum Computer

How random can you type a row of fifty 0 and 1? Are you more random than a Quantum Computer is? Give it a try and learn more about the way a Quantum Computer works!

Curriculum reference

Curriculum Grammar school (Saxony)

Computer science, year 10, LB 3
Computer science, 11th/12th grade basic course, LB 4/WB 2
Computer science, 12th grade advanced course, LB 8/12A
Physics, 12th grade basic course, LB 3
Physics, 12th grade advanced course, LB 4
Social Studies/Legal Education/Economics, 11th grade basic course, LB 2

Curriculum Trade school (Saxony)

Computer science, 11th grade, LB 3
Computer science, 12th/13th grade basic course, WB 4
Physics, 13th grade basic course, LB 2

Curriculum Specialised upper secondary school (Saxony)

Applied physics, year 12, LB 4
Computer science, year 11, LB 2
Computer science, year 12, WB 4
Physics, 12th grade, LB 1

Communication

Communication is derived from the Latin word communicatio and means message.

Quantum in your classroom

School modules related to the curriculum

The modules cover the basics of quantum physics, innovative technologies such as quantum computers and various communication models. They can be flexibly adapted to different school types, class levels and learning areas. Even if the topic is not directly included in the learning area, the modules can also be offered in computer science lessons on information security, for example.

Facts

90 minutes per module
All technical requirements are provided
at your school or at the TU Dresden

Research background

Modules were developed jointly by scientists and educators
Orientation towards current scientific standards
Modules are always piloted to ensure quality and effectiveness

BB84 Protocol

Cryptographic method for secure transmissions explained simply.

To give students an easy introduction to cryptography, an interdisciplinary team developed a demo for the BB84 protocol that explains the underlying mechanisms in a playful way.