ISSYP 2010

4 talks

July 10, 2010 - July 14, 2010

C10055

Collection Type Outreach

Description The ISSYP is an exciting and challenging two-week program for Canadian and international high school students with a keen interest in theoretical physics and who intend to pursue a degree in physics at the university level. This summer school super-charges potential "Einsteins" with: Presentations by Perimeter Institute researchers on cutting edge theoretical physics – hot topics such as superstring theory, quantum computing and dark matter. Opportunities to work with leading international theoretical physicists in small group mentoring sessions. Lab tours and other activities with like-minded students from around the globe. Insights into their own potential as possible future researchers in theoretical physics.

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ISSYP 2010 - The Strange Quantum: What does it mean and how can we use it?

Robert Spekkens Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 20, 2010
PIRSA:10070035
Quantum Information
Adventures in Superstrings

Robert Myers Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 21, 2010
PIRSA:10070033
Quantum Fields and Strings
Lee Smolin on Quantum Gravity

Lee Smolin Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 22, 2010
PIRSA:10070034
Quantum Gravity
Life as a Physicist
- Ross Diener Shopify
- Charlotte de Vries University of Jyväskylä
July 22, 2010
PIRSA:10070036
Quantum Information

ISSYP 2010 - The Strange Quantum: What does it mean and how can we use it?

Robert Spekkens Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 20, 2010
PIRSA:10070035
Quantum Information
Put two physicists in a room and ask them to talk about the interpretation of quantum mechanics. This is a recipe for disagreement; the mysteries of quantum theory run so deep that it
Adventures in Superstrings

Robert Myers Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 21, 2010
PIRSA:10070033
Quantum Fields and Strings
Physics emerged from the twentieth century with two remarkably successful descriptions of nature which stand in striking contrast. Quantum mechanics describes the subatomic realm with intrinsic uncertainties and probabilities. On the other hand, Einstein's general relativity describe gravitational phenomena in an exacting geometric arena. Theoretical physicists have struggled for over fifty years trying to combine these views in a single unified framework. More recently, superstring theory has drawn a huge amount of interest as a leading contender to provide such a unification. Superstring theory is a theory of strings, branes, extra spacetime dimensions and much more. In my lecture, I will try to give a flavour for what superstring theory is all about and why physicists, like myself, continue to be so excited about this, perhaps the final theory.
Lee Smolin on Quantum Gravity

Lee Smolin Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
July 22, 2010
PIRSA:10070034
Quantum Gravity
Dr. Smolin a faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and author of several books including most recently
Life as a Physicist
- Ross Diener Shopify
- Charlotte de Vries University of Jyväskylä
July 22, 2010
PIRSA:10070036
Quantum Information

Title	Speaker(s)	Date	Info
ISSYP 2010 - The Strange Quantum: What does it mean and how can we use it?	Robert Spekkens	2010-07-20	View details
Adventures in Superstrings	Robert Myers	2010-07-21	View details
Lee Smolin on Quantum Gravity	Lee Smolin	2010-07-22	View details
Life as a Physicist	Ross Diener, Charlotte de Vries	2010-07-22	View details

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