13 physics innovations you may not know are Canadian
For the sake of brevity, we’re going to focus on Canadian innovations in the field closest to our heart, physics.
We compiled this list with help from Canadian Governor General David Johnston, who collaborated with tech leader Tom Jenkins on the book Ingenious: How Canadian Innovations Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, and Happier. (Watch the video interview with the Governor General at the bottom of this page.)
How many of these Canadian physics innov-eh-tions did you know about?
Governor General David Johnston recently visited Perimeter to discuss his book on Canadian innovation and the importance of fundamental research. Watch:
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About PI
Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.
