Quantum Open House
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The quantum universe is closer than you think! From the cellphones in our pockets to the technologies shaping the future, quantum physics is part of everyday life. Ideas like superposition (particles existing in many states at once), entanglement (mysterious connections across distance), and quantum tunneling (particles slipping through barriers) aren’t just abstract concepts—they power real-world innovations.
What should you expect at our Quantum Open House?
- One-on-one with faculty/research groups
- Try your hand at quantum computer gaming
- Do superconducting levitation yourself
- Get inside actual research labs
- Tour of the Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Stimulating talks and engaging demos
- How can you make a 2D quantum material? Try it!
- Get a taste of our own liquid nitrogen ice cream
Please join Purdue’s Department of Physics and Astronomy Outreach to explore some of the wonders of the quantum world at our annual Quantum Open House and see how the quantum world connects to yours!
Out of concern for safety, liability and capacity, minors under the age of 14 will not be allowed to accompany participating adults.
Prior events and photo gallery:
2025 Organizers: Alex Ruichao Ma, David Sederberg
2025 Participating research groups (in alphabetic order): Hadiseh Alaeian, Chen-Lung Hung, Tongcang Li, Qiyu (Grace) Liang, Alex Ruichao Ma, Jukka Vayrynen, Valentin Walther, Tiancong Zhu
2025 Participating student organizations: Society of Physics Students, Purdue Astronomy Club, Quantum Student Organization, Gender Minorities in Physics, Math Club, Physics Grad Student Organization
2025 Sponsors: Purdue Department of Physics and Astronomy
2024 Organizers: Alex Ruichao Ma, Qiyu (Grace) Liang, David Sederberg
2024 Participating research groups (in alphabetic order): Hadiseh Alaeian, Chen-Lung Hung, Tongcang Li, Qiyu (Grace) Liang, Alex Ruichao Ma, Niranjan Shivaram, Jukka Vayrynen, Valentin Walther, Tiancong Zhu
2024 Participating student organizations: Quantum Student Organization, Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council
2024 Sponsors: Purdue Department of Physics and Astronomy
2023 Organizers: Alex Ruichao Ma, Qiyu (Grace) Liang, Laimei Nie, David Sederberg
2023 Participating research groups (in alphabetic order): Hadiseh Alaeian, Chen-Lung Hung, Tongcang Li, Qiyu (Grace) Liang, Alex Ruichao Ma, Laimei Nie, Leonid Rokhinson, Niranjan Shivaram, Jukka Vayrynen, Valentin Walther
2023 Participating student organizations: Quantum Game Club, Quantum Student Organization
2023 Sponsors: Purdue Department of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI)
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