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Quantum Physics for Kids

Quantum Physics for Kids

By: Subatomic Tanvi
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Tanvi Gopalan is a 11 year old member of American Mensa who loves Quantum Physics. She teaches all about quantum physics in a fun and simple way. Quantum physics is the study of the smallest things in the universe, and it's one of the most fascinating and important branches of science. But it can also be very confusing, especially for kids. In this podcast, Tanvi explains complex concepts like entanglement, superposition, uncertainty principle and a lot more, in a way that anyone can understand. So whether you're a kid, a parent, or just someone curious about quantum physics, subscribe NOW!Subatomic Tanvi Physics Science
Episodes
  • The Quantum Contradiction: Why Niels Bohr’s Model Breaks the Laws of Physics
    Feb 15 2026

    Dive into the microscopic world with Subatomic Tanvi as she unpacks the fascinating (and slightly confusing) evolution of the atomic model. In this episode, Tanvi explores the leap from JJ Thomson’s "Plum Pudding" theory to the iconic Bohr Model of 1913, clarifying once and for all that "electron shells" have nothing to do with seashells or turtles. While the Bohr Model revolutionized our understanding of energy levels, Tanvi reveals the catch: it’s technically a "successful failure" that violates Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and only truly works for hydrogen. Whether you're here for the high-level quantum mechanics or just want to know where to buy some subatomic pudding, this episode perfectly balances scientific history with the quirky contradictions of the quantum realm.


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    4 mins
  • The Birth of the Qubit - Inside the 2025 Physics Nobel Prize-Winning Discovery
    Dec 25 2025

    In this episode of Subatomic Tanvi, we dive into the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics! Tanvi explains how John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John M. Martinis proved that the "weird" rules of quantum mechanics don't just apply to tiny atoms - they apply to the world we can see and touch. From the "smoking gun" test at absolute zero to the discovery that changed the future of quantum computing, learn how macroscopic quantum tunneling is paving the way for the next generation of technology.

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    7 mins
  • Quantum Tunneling - The Glitch That Makes Our Universe (And Our Generation) Work
    Oct 18 2025

    What if a particle could just... walk through a solid wall? It turns out they can, and it's not science fiction! This bizarre phenomenon is called Quantum Tunneling, and it’s less of a "glitch" and more of a fundamental feature that makes our universe work. Join Subatomic Tanvi as we answer the big questions (and laugh a lot): How can a particle be somewhere it doesn't have the energy to go? Do waves "poke holes" to get through? And why would the sun stop shining—and your flash drives stop working—without this weird quantum trick? From its 1928 discovery to its role in modern tech, this episode makes the impossible easy to understand.

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    6 mins
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