If you are currently studying Physics at A Level, planning to studying next year in Year 12, or considering studying at university, please see the following in regards to a Physics Summer School, being held by the University of Bristol:
Quantum in the Summer
Our
quantum summer school brings together students at A-Level or equivalent to
learn more about physics and engineering with the hope that it will inspire a
future generation of students to pursue a career in science.
Quantum in the Summer
Find out what a career in physics is
like
Get to do your own experiments
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About
our summer school
Light
has been at the heart of the many important breakthroughs in physics, from
Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism to Einstein's theory of relativity. Light
is at the origin of quantum mechanics, and is currently playing a large part in
the quantum information technology revolution.
Beginning
with the basics of classical optics through a mix of lab work and lectures, the
students learn about classical & quantum computing/algorithms and quantum
key distribution. In addition to this, the instructors of the summer school
share their personal experiences as scientists, providing useful tips for
successful research and making the students aware of the potential career
options available with a scientific degree.
2021
Summer School
In
2021 we will host our seventh annual summer school, Quantum in the Summer, for
students aged 16 and over. The intensive week-long summer school will run from
Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August 2021
and aims to teach students about quantum mechanics and light.
We
will endeavour to provide taught and practical components of the course here on
campus, however, this is subject to change in line with University and
government advice on COVID19 guidance and restrictions. If we are unable to
deliver the summer school on campus face-to-face, we will transition to a
virtual online summer school.
Requirements
The
summer school is a free event but we ask that students cover their own
accommodation and travel expenses. We are able to offer a limited number of
scholarship places which includes payment of your accommodation and travel,
please confirm on your application if you would be interested in applying for
this scholarship.
Attendees
must:
- be available to attend from
Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August 2021
- be over 16 years of age
- have completed their GCSEs or
equivalent qualifications by the start of the summer school
- have a keen interest in Physics
and associated subjects