Quantum Physics

• UNB researchers turn to quantum physics to support GPS substitute

  Atoms, lasers and physics oh my! A University of New Brunswick research team is using quantum physics to replace GPSes in dense areas, and it has the Canadian military's attention.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2024
  
• USask researchers to access one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers

  Steven Rayan, director of the USask Quantum Research Centre, said the quantum computer is a whole new game in computing, and researchers from USask have a chance to use one.

  Education

  May 20, 2024
  
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• 3 Alberta universities receive $25M in funding for quantum physics research

  Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with a focus on driving innovation decades from now.

  Science

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Calgary science centre to open ‘Quantum Sandbox’ exhibit: ‘let us spark your intrigue’

  The exhibit includes First Nations elements: 'We are fortunate to be gifted Indigenous ways of knowing quantum physics from the Blackfoot community.'

  Features

  Feb 24, 2022
• Super Awesome Science Show: Demystifying the quantum realm

  On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we're going to dive into this mysterious world to demystify it and reveal how it’s part of our everyday lives.

  Science

  Apr 23, 2019
• Western Development Museum explores quantum science in new exhibit

  A new exhibit at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon aims to give people a better understanding of quantum science.

  Science

  Mar 15, 2017
• PM Justin Trudeau gives reporter quick lesson on quantum computing during visit to Waterloo

  What is quantum computing? It seems Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has at least some knowledge of the burgeoning technological field.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2016
• UBC welcomes new quantum physicist

  Jennifer Hoffman doesn't officially start her new post at the University of British Columbia until next month, but the noted quantum physicist is already familiarizing herself with B.C.'s largest campus.

  Jun 30, 2015