
Quantum physics
In January 2023, the government of Canada promised $360 million to support the work of quantum scientists all across the country (CBC). But what is quantum physics? And why is it interesting? Quantum physics is “the study of matter and energy at its most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviors of the very building blocks of nature” (Caltech). Basically, it focuses on the tiny world of atoms and their constituents, how they work, and the relationships between them. Quantum physics is used in many scientific domains, such as biology, chemistry, astronomy, and the understanding of materials.…