University hosting: University of Leeds

Location: University of Leeds campus, Woodhouse Lane Leeds

Event Information: Quantum mechanics is the most accurate physical theory governing the behaviour of the Universe at tiny length scales. During the 20th century, quantum mechanics allowed us to understand the atomic structure of matter and it led to vital practical applications such as high-precision clocks, lasers and computers. In recent years, it has been realised that we have only scratched the surface of quantum phenomena and major efforts are under way to harness the full power of quantum mechanics, with the goal of creating “quantum technology” of unprecedented power. This session will present a modern introduction to quantum mechanics, focusing on its practical applications such as learning how to programme a quantum computer recently developed by IBM.

This event is suitable for: Year 12

How to book a place: Email rops@leeds.ac.uk and if space is available we will confirm a place via email. Students must be taking part in the RO scheme and will be able to claim travel expenses for public transport on the day. Please keep all receipts and tickets as proof.

Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email rops@leeds.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name, the date, time and title of the event. Uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.