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Benjamin Smith

PhD Candidate

Department of Physics, University of Alberta

Benjamin D. Smith graduated in 2015 with a B.Sc. in physics from Brigham Young University. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta under Prof. Lindsay LeBlanc. His experimental research involves the interactions between light and quantum matter, both in ultracold Bose-Einstein condensates and in warm atomic vapors. In addition to research, he is passionate about teaching and illuminating the amazing world of quantum mechanics. Benjamin and his wife, Kristie, are the parents of three wonderful children.

Sessions Benjamin Smith is a part of

Thursday, June 9, 2022

How are we integrating quantum technologies into everyday life?

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

in Salon 9

Talk Description

Quantum Mechanics and You: Connecting to the Everyday

Despite the surprising ubiquity of quantum phenomena and their applications in daily life, the public commonly regards quantum theory as esoteric and incomprehensible. To bridge this gap, I propose a design for an algebra-based, first-year university course titled “Quantum Mechanics and You.” This course takes a principles-applications approach on many quantum topics. It explores the personal and social implications of past, present, and future quantum developments.

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