Physicists study the natural world, from the tiniest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. They do experiments to discover the laws of nature; they study what things are made of (matter) and how things behave, and they also study energy, learning how it changes from one form to another. Some physicists focus on theories, many do experiments, other apply theories to practical problems, and physicists also design research equipment.
Ana Maria Rey is hard at work realizing her life’s dream of using mathematical models to describe how nature behaves — in all its amazing complexity. She’s currently focusing on ultracold systems and optical lattices. Her research has already become instrumental in opening entirely new directions of research.
Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk was one of four scientists involved in the development of the first Cobalt 60 Therapy Unit (the “Cobalt Bomb”) and one of the first nuclear medicine scanning machines, which pioneered the curative treatment of c
Ursula Franklin is one of the first female professors in engineering and science in Canada. Dr. Franklin pioneered the physics of ancient archeological materials, making an everlasting contribution to the Canadian science. She is also known for her writings on the political and social effects of technology.
