February 2025 archive

Exploring Quantum Aspects of Gravitational Waves

Galaxies, planets, and black holes dominate our imagination of the Universe, yet some of the most intriguing processes unfold at the smallest scales. While gravity is typically associated with massive cosmic structures, could it also reveal quantum properties? Our Postdoc, Partha Nandi, and Bibhas Ranjan Majhi have explored this fascinating question, investigating whether gravitational waves—ripples …

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Dr Yaseera Ismail: Reflections on the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

On the 4th and 5th of February, Quantum Physicists (Researchers), Ministers, and Industry Leaders convened at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025). Amongst the elites were Nobel Laureates Prof William Phillip, Prof Anne L’Huillier, and Prof Alain Aspect. I was honoured …

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Welcome to new Master student Dhiya Dharampal

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Dhiya Dharampal as our new Master’s student at Quantum@SUN, starting in February 2025. Dhiya holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Astronomy and Physics, from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), where she graduated in 2023. In 2024, she completed her Honour’s degree in Physics at UKZN, where she did a …

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