L’algoritmo come strumento didattico in fisica: modellizzazione dei gas ideali classici e quantistici

[automatically translated] It is discussed a procedure for the modeling of ideal quantum gases. In addition, it is highlighted the importance of supporting the incomplete mental representations of the students in relation to complex subjects of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, with accurate physical models with predictive validity and grounded on the assumption of possible operating mechanisms. The idea underlying the approach proposed is that which, in some cases, also the only discussion of the results of an algorithm or model may be sufficient to improve the understanding of a particularly complex physical system.