Clear as Quantum podcast
Clear as Quantum is an EQUS podcast about quantum science and the exciting technologies that are getting ready to unleash a quantum revolution. In this ‘spooky podcast at a distance’ we try to dust the cobwebs out of the quantum physics realm that’s entangling our lives. Check it out to hear from some of Australia’s leading quantum scientists, and learn things worth knowing about. Available wherever you get your podcasts and online.
Find Clear as Quantum episodes
Glowing diamond for listening to magnetic fields
This demonstration uses a diamond ring and lasers to illustrate the basis of quantum magnetic sensing, which is a fairly new research field with phenomenally exciting applications. You’ll be able to see a similar demo in action on the road trip!
Find out more about ‘tiny bright rocks’
Futurum Features
Futurum is an online platform and magazine that aims to inspire young people by showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation across a range of scientific fields. The articles typically feature interviews with researchers, summaries of their work, and insights into the real-world impact of scientific discoveries. Designed for educators and students, Futurum articles simplify complex scientific topics, making them accessible and engaging for a general audience. EQUS members featured in Futurum share their research stories, highlighting advancements in quantum physics and related fields while encouraging the next generation of scientists. Find out more and download the magazine here: Futurum Features
Quantum Explainers
Quantum physics can seem pretty intimidating, especially with all the complex terms that can be off-putting if you haven’t studied physics before. But don’t worry! You don’t need to be a physics expert to get a basic idea of what some of the core ideas of quantum physics are. We can explain many quantum concepts using simple examples from everyday life. These explainers are here to give you a simple introduction to quantum concepts, even if you don’t know much (or anything) about quantum physics. The explanations are designed to give you a starting point to learn more if you want to dive deeper at a later point in time. Have fun exploring! Find out more and download the explainers here: Quantum Explainers
Lighting up the quantum future
The field of quantum optics is helping to identify materials that will enable scientists to develop new quantum technologies that will change the world in almost unimaginable ways. One branch of quantum optics involves diamonds! As well as looking pretty, diamonds can be used as precision quantum sensors. You’ll have a chance to see a quantum diamond in action as part of the road trip.
Find out more about quantum optics and quantum diamonds in the following resources:
- Lighting up the quantum future: from basic quantum science to new technologies
- Quantum science activity sheet
- Glowing diamonds are a quantum scientist’s best friend
- Quantum optics activity sheet
- Can quantum physics make the internet more secure?
- Quantum physics activity sheet
Using quantum physics
Quantum physics holds immense potential for revolutionising how we understand and interact with the universe. By exploring the deepest levels of reality, it opens new possibilities in measuring time, detecting gravitational waves, uncovering the mysteries of dark matter, and transforming computation. The application of these principles offers a pathway to breakthroughs that could reshape technology and science.
Find out more about how quantum physics is being applied to in the real world:
- How can we measure time?
- What do quantum physicists know about gravitational waves and dark matter?
- Why is it hard to build quantum computers?
These resources are published by Futurum Careers (https://futurumcareers.com/) under a CC BY NC licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which means they are free to share, use and adapt for non-commercial purposes, with appropriate attribution.
Other resources
The following videos, websites and other resources provide explainers for a wide range of quantum concepts and opportunities for further learning and exploration:
- Quantum City for Schools
- Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky
- Quantum Made Simple
- Minute Physics (Quantum Mechanics)
- Brilliant: app with quantum computing games
- Quantum Quest: a web class for high school students
- How to make a spectroscope with a CD
Note: if you are using mail tubes provided by the QDM roadtrip to complete this activity, use this rescaled template in place of the one in the guide.