Research Project: Two-dimensional Superconductor
Venue: NUS (Department of Material Science and Engineering)
Date: 6 July 2021, 2.30pm-5.30pm
I went to NUS (National University of Singapore) to participate and engage in the “Two-dimensional Superconductor” experiment in the Department of Material Science and Engineering on Tuesday, 6 July 2021. That day, I observed three scientists collect the data from their experiments who have over 7 years of experience working at NUS.
Photo with: Professor Konstantin Novoselov. His work on graphene with Andre Geim earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. He is currently Professor at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, National University of Singapore.
Photo: Two-dimensional Superconductor experimenting room
Photos: Compressor (Right) and liquifier (Left) used to liquify helium. Circulation between the two generates a low temperature of around -270°C in order to helium to turn into a liquid.
Photos: Sound and heat wave amplifier (Left) and metal conductor materials (Right)
Photos: Data collected from experiment and graphs plotted
Photo: experiment to lock two wires together (soldering wires)
I learnt the basic procedures of the workplace and the theory behind it as one of the scientists explained them to me. I also learnt the conditions in order for the superconductor to exist, how the temperature of the superconductor needs to reach near the absolute zero temperature for the whole process to work. In addition to that, I asked thought-provoking questions and gained a lot of knowledge and information based on the scientists’ explanations.
Before I left the place, I also investigated Newton’s Law of Gravitational Force, how the experiments are conducted in terms of attraction between two objects, and how the radius of Earth is calculated based on mathematical calculations. This visit definitely fuelled my interest in physics and engineering. Next time, I am going to explore another branch of physics to see which kind interests me the most.
The most honourable event is meeting Professor Konstantin. He is a brilliant physicist who earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. I admire him and strive to be like him.
