About the winner
Jasmine Zhang is a first-year PhD student at the University of British Columbia working with the T2K/Hyper-K group at TRIUMF. They are honoured to have their design chosen for the CAP IYQ 2025 competition. Their design represents a superposition of quantum-driven technological advancements and the fundamental physics underlying the natural world. The orientation of the two halves of the Canadian maple leaf is a nod to the familiar orthonormal basis for the spin-1⁄2 particle.
About the design
This design superimposes quantum science and the iconic Canadian maple leaf. The leaf is split
into two halves, oriented oppositely to evoke the familiar orthonormal basis for the spin-1⁄2
particle (spin-up and spin-down). One half of the leaf is interwoven with circuit patterns,
representing the technological advancements driven by quantum mechanics. The other half
features a flowing waveform, symbolizing the natural phenomena and foundational principles of
quantum mechanics. Together, these elements reflect the balance between innovation and the
deeper understanding of the natural world fostered by quantum research.
Click the link below to download a pdf with both the colour and B&W versions of Jasmine’s winning design.