A Discussion On Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics- A topic that no one really understands

TBSK STEM Club organized a demo symposium on the fascinating and complex concepts of quantum mechanics, focusing on quantum tunneling and entanglement. The event's purpose was to engage students from grades 9 to 12 and generate interest in the STEM Club by showcasing its commitment to making the fields of STEM accessible and exciting. The symposium took place on August 7th during the activity period, in the auditorium of The Bishop's School, Kalyaninagar.

The event commenced with an introductory speech by Tia Upadhyaya, the president of the TBSK STEM Club. She emphasized the club's mission to create a supportive community, highlighted the club's student-run nature, its focus on understanding students' academic challenges, and its role in bridging the gap between STEM and commerce education. Tia assured the audience that club meetings would be concise and accommodating of students' schedules.

Adit Rawat and Suhana Chintareddy, joint heads of the Tech department, took the stage to introduce the symposium topics, setting down the foundation for the rest of the talk. They covered a range of fundamental quantum mechanics concepts.

Following this introduction, the two of them answered questions from the audience, fostering interaction and clarifying any uncertainties.

Krishna Jha, the head of content, and Suhana then started with quantum tunneling. They covered the definition of the phenomenon and explained the basic concept with an example.

Adit incorporated visual aids in the form of graphs to enhance the understanding of quantum tunneling concepts. These graphical representations added an extra dimension to the presentation and facilitated a more intuitive comprehension for the students. This proved instrumental in elucidating complex concepts and helped bridge the gap between theory and intuition, fostering a deeper comprehension of quantum tunneling among the audience.

Krishna then briefly introduced the Scanning Tunneling Microscope as a practical application of quantum tunneling before concluding her segment.

Tia presented the concept of quantum entanglement. She did an excellent job breaking down a seemingly complex topic by consistently using examples and analogies to simplify definitions filled with technical terms.

Tia elaborated on the phenomenon of quantum entanglement and emphasized that though this phenomenon defies classical intuition, it has been validated through rigorous scientific experimentation. She introduced the EPR paradox, which laid the groundwork for the exploration of entanglement.

At this point Suhana took over and explained that experimental tests have consistently shown results that support the predictions of quantum mechanics over classical physics.

The audience had some very interesting questions which were cleverly answered by Suhana.

By combining theoretical explanations with practical experimentation examples, the symposium provided an insightful glimpse into the fascinating world of quantum mechanics. The event successfully generated interest among students, encouraging active participation and fostering a deeper understanding of intricate scientific theories. The club achieved its goal by displaying its commitment to nurturing curiosity, demystifying intricate scientific theories, and creating a dynamic community for students interested in exploring STEM disciplines beyond their regular curriculum.