Workshops & fairs
Simulations of Quantum Mechanics at YOMO 2019
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María Arazo
Rosa Flaquer, estudiant
Rafa de Silva, estudiant
Muntsa Guilleumas, ICCUB
Artur Polls, ICCUB
Bruno Julià, ICCUB
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The "Simulations of Quantum Mechanics" workshop will participate in YOMO 2019 from 26th February to 1st March. It will be located at the stand of "Tecnologies Quàntiques amb Àtoms Ultrafreds" (ATOMQT) from 9:30 to 16:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at the stand of "La UB divulga" for the Wednesday whole edition.
Participants will be able to learn about some of the most relevant phenomena of quantum mechanics, taking as an example the current research in physics laboratories of ultracold gases. The workshop consists of making simulations with computers of several experiments in which the quantum properties of matter are revealed. In particular, the simulation of the movement of a set of ultra-cold atoms trapped in a potential well (analogy with the movement of a pendulum), the simulation of the movement of a soliton in an atomic gas at temperature 0 K or the simulation of a quantum Newton pendulum.
All the material of this workshop has been made in open code by university course students of the Faculty of Physics of the University of Barcelona.
Stand "Tecnologies Quàntiques amb Àtoms Ultrafreds" (ATOMQT)
In this stand participants will explore one of the most fascinating theories developed by humans: the quantum mechanics. Students will discover some of the most interesting phenomena that emerge from this theory that make possible to possible build quantum technologies. This kind of technologies will have a great impact in the field of computing, information management and cryptography in the near future.
The stand has two sections: simulation and experimentation. In the first one we will play with quantum phenomena simulations and we will compare them with our day to day experiences. In the second one, we will experiment with the classical interference phenomena, we will observe the wave behavior and discuss the differences between waves and particles, one of the classic debates of quantum physics.
At the end of the workshop, we will provide all the information needed to replicate some of the experiments carried out during the activity at home or at class.
Stand La UB divulga
This is the third time that theUniversity of Barcelona participes in this festival with a stand organised by Unitat de Cultura Científica i Innovació (UCC+i).
YOMO
Over five days, YoMo Barcelona will welcome 22,000 school children from across Catalonia and Spain to one huge showcase of science and technology.
With live theatre shows, interactive workshops, and dozens of hands-on activities, there will be something to engage every young person. YoMo is designed to bring classroom learning to life – by showing the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that are available in the mobile and STEAM ecosystem.
YoMo Barcelona is free to attend for registered school groups.
YoMo provides a unique opportunity for organisations within the STEAM community, academia, professional organisations and businesses engaged in the youth market to all come together and showcase their technology, brands, skills and ideas.
YoMo collaborates with Mobile World Capital Barcelona through mSchools, a programme in partnership with Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona City Hall and the GSMA. YoMo is an event of Mobile World Congress – the mobile industry’s premier event – and the GSMA, which represents the interests of 800 mobile network operators worldwide.
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The UB comes back to YoMo Barcelona Festival
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The new edition of YoMo Barcelona Festival, a proposal aimed at students framed within the Mobile World Congress joining science and technology, is taking place from February 27 to March 2. This festival aims to bring the school’s learning to real life, throughout the exhibition of the available and exciting employment opportunities in the mobile ecosystem and STEAM sector.
ICCUB news
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ADMIRA Project: Activities with Medipix Detectors to Research Radiation in the Classroom
The ADMIRA Project (Activities with Medipix Detectors to Investigate Radiation in the classroom) aims to create a network of schools around the use of Timepix Detectors designed at CERN. The objective is to bring the Institutes closer to the research done in Universities and Research Centers. A group of schools that have participated in a selection process will use these devices in their classrooms. Teacher training activities will be open to any institute teacher who is interested (with the aim of expanding the network in future editions).
On this website you can consult the objectives of the ADMIRA project, the ways of participating and the activities offered for teachers and students. You can also find the didactic orientations, skills and key contents that are intended to work.
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Simulations of Quantum Mechanics
Simulations of Quantum Mechanics starts as a collaborative project involving undergraduate students, professors and researchers. It is based on the development of computer programs, created by students under the supervision of professors, which allow introducing basic concepts of quantum mechanics and the physics of ultracold gases to the students of baccalaureate and degree. The programs carried out aim to be rigorous from the scientific point of view, solving the relevant equations in a precise manner, combined with a graphical interface that allows users to interact with them in a pleasant way.
OBJECTIVES:
Encourage cooperation among seniors of degree
Bring seniors in the research that takes place in our department
Produce a useful tool for the dissemination of science at the high school level
CONTACT:
This is an open project. If you are interested in collaborating, please contact Bruno Julia Diaz, brunojulia@ub.edu