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Quantum mechanics has been around for 100 years and yet few people fully comprehend exactly what it is. However, attendees at the next American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting will get …
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Quantum mechanics has been around for 100 years and yet few people fully comprehend exactly what it is. However, attendees at the next American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting will get the chance to increase their knowledge on quantum theory.
Michael Cuddy, an assistant professor of chemistry at Northwest College, will speak to the AAUW group at 5 p.m. Thursday at the college’s Intercultural House (231 W. Sixth St.).
Cuddy will reflect on the pioneering work done by physicists and chemists in the early 20th century to explain physical phenomena pertaining to light and matter; that work culminated in the development of modern quantum theory by the mid-1920s. It is also the most complete descriptor of our natural universe yet developed.
Cuddy will share the amazing understanding of physics and chemistry the theory has revolutionized.
Cuddy received an undergraduate degree in chemistry and mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and a PhD in physical chemistry from Colorado State University.
He will explain his doctoral work during the program.
Cuddy has been an assistant professor at Northwest for five years.
The members of AAUW will have a short business meeting at 4:15 p.m., followed by refreshments.
The public is invited to share in the learned experience.
