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Congratulations

Winners!

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The judges were impressed by all projects that were submitted. After careful deliberation, a handful of especially them stood out and we are proud to announce this year's 2024 McGill Physics Hackathon winners. Congratulations to every single participant!

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Main Track

Awarded to the project that scored the highest.

1st Place

Schrödinger's Tic Tac Toe

Schrödinger's Tic Tac Toe

Quantum mechanics is often seen as complex and inaccessible. This project simplifies it by integrating quantum principles into a familiar game, making concepts like superposition approachable while enhancing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

2nd Place

Quantum Pacman

Quantum Pacman

Illustrates quantum behaviour in an interactive gamified way.

3rd Place

Satisfying the Wave Equation: Simulating Light Waves from Scratch

Satisfying the Wave Equation: Simulating Light Waves from Scratch

Providing an intuitive understanding of complex and beautiful light phenomena.

Honourable Mention

Kathy and Karth: A Story of Time Dilation

Kathy and Karth: A Story of Time Dilation

We simulate time dilution by sending Kathy into space, while her twin, Karth, stays on the earth.

Honourable Mention

Hackathon Marble Drop

Hackathon Marble Drop

Visualising Functions, Drag Force and Gravity

Quantum Prize

Quantum Cloud

Quantum Cloud

Calculating and visualizing multi-electron orbitals

Astrophysics Prize

The Force Awakens: Black Hole Orbital Mechanics N-Body Simulator

The Force Awakens: Black Hole Orbital Mechanics N-Body Simulator

Concretizing the physics formulas we've all seen in class - making them more approachable - by means of interactive gravity visualization. Simulating orbital mechanics for deep-space navigation and missions.

Biophysics Prize

BloodViz

BloodViz

Simulate how blood flows through the body with healthy or diseased vessels