welcome everyone!

Have you ever wondered how quantum gravity can be formulated? Why our universe is undergoing accelerated expansion (and what the heck is it "expanding" into)? How we can apply principles in quantum mechanics to quantum computing? What schrodinger's cat tells us about the nature of universe? Whether neutrons, protons, and electrons are actually THE building blocks of everything, or is there more to it? And many, many more questions.

Or do you not know anything about these questions at all, and are now curious to learn what they mean?

Well, you're in the right place, you'll be able to explore these questions through this physics club!!

image from a quanta article on quantum gravity!! https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematicians-prove-2d-version-of-quantum-gravity-really-works-20210617/

image from another quanta article on black hole information paradox https://www.quantamagazine.org/the-most-famous-paradox-in-physics-nears-its-end-20201029/

<aside> 🏹 This is a page with more details on what we plan to run within the physics club. Currently, we are undecided on the specific format of the club, we have 3 options:

1. more structured approach - planning out each session based on the subfield of physics we'd explore, and doing research projects on that subfield
2. more open approach - you will get to come in during club hours and choose to do whatever you want to do, whether it be coding, researching, experiments, etc
3. a combination of those two approaches - you can either work with us on a more structured format if you are unsure what kind of physics you may like, or you can come in and work on whatever you'd like.

We'd likely test out both options when we actually run the club, and decide which option to go for based on your preferences. You don't need to be concerned with the details now, we will go into more detail once the club has actually been established :)

Currently, the sessions will likely only last 1 hour/week on afterschool time, though we can also run an extra lunchtime session to accommodate those who can't stay after school! We hope you will be able to attend the short info session (20 mins max) and get to explore your interest in physics!

link to info session sign up

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<aside> 🏹 not convinced? here's some more reasons to join!

• pursuing your interests (ie. physics) is always very, very enriching for your learning and growth. there's no stress of homework and grades, you come here for the sake of learning itself
• there's a lot more you can explore through this club, whether it be coding, robotics, or research, than what you can learn from your usual physics classes. it's very beneficial to gain awareness and understanding of the physics relevant to the real world, so you can become more knowledgeable of the world around you
• time commitment and workload is up to you (for the most part), you just need to put in at least 1 hour a week!
• if you hope to pursue physics/stem degrees in uni, being in stem related extracurriculars can only help to show your interest + explore the specific degree/areas you may find interesting
• participate in programs, activities, and competitions outside of school, individually or with groups, with our support (see here for some examples)
• and of course, being able to explore answers to questions like the ones written above </aside>

additional info

Clicking on the toggle button below will show different kinds of activities you can partake in as part of the club! Don't get overwhelmed by the amount of activities listed, if we go for option #1, only the first 3 will be mandatory. Otherwise the rest are completely optional and up to you to participate in.

• click here for more info!!

  • Main Activities

    main activities

image from a symmetry magazine article on massless particles <3 https://www.symmetrymagazine.org/article/massless-particles-cant-be-stopped

check out our introductory presentation:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAEvbHRS2_M/view

or directly sign up for the info session here!

https://forms.gle/yUjPPxxwieSTCRuz6

note: if you are in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 and might want to do a project that you think can be developed as part of this club or want to help out as part of CAS, contact us and we can further discuss it. our emails are below:

<aside> 🏹 contact info: Monica: [email protected] Varnika: [email protected] Mr.Tony Brown: [email protected]

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