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We are an Optica & SPIE student society based in The University of the Witwatersrand🌠 We are focused on science education & shedding light on the wonders of photonics💡✨️

19/04/2026

The Wits Optics Student Chapter got together to brainstorm and upgrade our science demos.

Our chapter members brought their A-game to rapidly prototype new ways to pitch complex Optics and STEM concepts to the public.

👉 Swipe through for some highlights!

These amazing new activities and experiments will be developed further and featured at our upcoming outreach events like Yobo Gogga and IDL. Watch this space! 👀🚀

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🩷

Today we celebrate the brilliant women in our Chapter!
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From right to left:

Pashlene (PhD)
Nikita (MSc)
Nikisha (MSc)
Kelsey (PhD)
Fazila (PhD)
Tatjana (MSc)

11/09/2025

Wrapping up the talks for Quantum101, thank you to all the speakers who joined us! 💫

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for the last day of the hands-on workshop 🌟
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07/09/2025

Our student chapter members getting prepared for next week's hands-on quantum workshop 🌈

27/08/2025

You're invited to our 5 day quantum science workshop ✨️

We will cover topics from the foundations of quantum mechanics to experimental quantum physics

Followed by a hands-on experience to build your own mini quantum computer

Registration closes: 1 September 2025 📆

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k2AUu4LvwoWRgVDk7

➡️ Tag a friend who would love to go

22/08/2025

Limited spots available - don't miss out! 💡

8 - 9 September planned talks:

⭐ Explore the mind-bending foundations of quantum mechanics with top theorists
⭐ See how today’s experimental physicists are shaping the future of quantum technology

10 - 12 September hands-on workshop:

⭐ Introducing the fundamentals of quantum computing and coding in Qiskit
⭐ Learn to program and control microcontroller devices for quantum applications
⭐ Combine your Qiskit programs with microcontroller hardware to run simulations and create your own quantum computer

Registration closes: 1 September 2025 📆

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k2AUu4LvwoWRgVDk7

18/08/2025

What you'll learn about at Quantum101 ⬇️

💡 Foundations of quantum mechanics
💡 Modern day quantum experiments
💡 Quantum computing basics
💡 Microcontroller basics
💡 Build a mini quantum computer

There are limited spots available!

Registration closes: 1 September 2025 📆

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16/05/2025

Do you know why we celebrate the International Day of Light? 💭

Originally it was to commemorate the first successful laser surgery operation, the day now serves as a celebration for all light-based technologies! 💡

It focuses on the betterment of humanity, specifically by promoting international peace, security and sustainability 🌈✨️

Today we acknowledge the scientific achievements that drive our laser technology towards sustainable advancements in fields such as optical medicine, communication, energy and computing 🌠

👀 To celebrate we are hosting an exciting event at the Wits Digital Dome, swipe to learn more

15/05/2025

The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16 May each year, the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. This day is a call to strengthen scientific cooperation and harness its potential to foster peace and sustainable development.
The Wits Optics Student Chapter is showcasing applications of light, from lasers, microscopes, and cameras to solar panels, chemical reactions and fluorescent animals at the Digital Dome on 16 and 17 May.

Wits Optics Student Chapter
School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand
Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

18/04/2025

On Monday, the 14th of April, we celebrated World Quantum Day as part of our ongoing International Year of Quantum events 🌟

Thank you to Professor Joao Rodrigues, Dr Sam van Leuven, Dr Kelvin Mpofu and Mr Ndivhuwo Nyase for giving such interesting talks - ranging from the history of Quantum mechanics and Quantum black holes to Quantum biosensing and Quantum machine learning 🌠

We ended off the day with an exciting Quantum Quizzics event. Congratulations to "The True Neelan" team for being the quiz winners! 🌈✨️

And a massive thank you to .quti & WitsQ for organizing the event with us 😊

01/04/2025

Join us in celebrating Jenna on her 2025 Optica Women Scholarship! 🎆

Jenna is passionate about quantum engineering and all the future possibilities of its applications, her research interests are classical and quantum optics

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