Hoh Siew Yan recently participated in the National Conference 2024 (PERFIK 2024), held in Malaysia from November 3 to 8, 2024. Representing the group, Hoh delivered two insightful presentations that highlighted the team’s ongoing efforts in both fundamental research and educational outreach.
Under the Particle Physics category, Hoh’s presentation, titled “Precision Measurement of the Muon’s Electric and Magnetic Dipole Moments”, focused on two key experiments: the Muon g-2 Experiment at Fermilab and the Muon Electric Dipole Moment (muEDM) Experiment at PSI. The talk highlighted the ongoing success of the g-2 Experiment, which has achieved unprecedented precision in measuring the muon’s anomalous magnetic moment, and its implications for physics beyond the Standard Model. Hoh also discussed the muEDM Experiment, currently in its commissioning phase, emphasizing its potential to provide groundbreaking insights into charge-parity violation through a highly sensitive search for the muon’s electric dipole moment.
In the Physics Education category, Hoh presented “From Clouds to Sparks: Scintillating Cosmic Rays in the Classroom.” This engaging talk showcased the group’s efforts to bring the wonders of cosmic-ray physics into the classroom. By using interactive tools like cloud chambers, spark chambers, and scintillation detectors, Hoh demonstrated how complex concepts can be made accessible to students. The presentation underscored the importance of hands-on experiments in inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of high-energy physics among learners.
The PERFIK Conference, an annual event organized by Institut Fizik Malaysia (IFM)—the sole representative body for physicists and those engaged in physics-related work in Malaysia—serves as a dynamic platform for advancing the field. IFM aims to promote activities that further physics research, foster collaboration in education, training, and practice, and elevate the professional status of physicists. Hoh’s presentations received considerable attention and sparked lively discussions, reflecting the strong interest in both the technical and educational aspects of the group’s work. More details about the conference can be found at https://perfik.ifm.org.my/.
