Student Resources
This page is under construction, please check back for updates.
CaYPT YouTube Channel with Past Finals Recordings
Channel Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@canadianyoungphysiciststou9723
Past Finals:
https://www.youtube.com/@canadianyoungphysiciststou9723/streams
Computational Tutorial Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyHSINW6AVOW7tlHCi6loeBsaVixDgwVS
IYPT Reference Kit
(unofficial) IYPT reference kit compiled by Dr. lya Martchenko. It provide some videos and journal article references for IYPT problems. Students are encouraged to have a good knowledge of the existing literature before competing in the CaYPT.
CaYPT SOP
The CaYPT SOPs are designed to document common experimental procedures. Students may use/modify any of the information in the repository without citing. Students are encouraged to submit their own SOPs to the repository. Please see the link below for more information.
Github repository of CaYPT Related SOPs
https://github.com/CAYPTSOP/Standard-Operating-Procedure-SOP-
Where to buy equipment and materials (in Canada)? Where to get parts made?
This list is from the experience of IYPT/CaYPT team leaders. The CaYPT is not affiliated with any of the suppliers listed below.
Hardware
Local hardware stores: Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware etc.
Online: Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress etc.
Electronics
Local electronics/hobby shop: eg. Sayal electronics
Electronics suppliers: Digikey, Mouser, Newark
Online: Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress etc.
Optics
Thor labs, Edmund Optics, Newport
Chemicals
Sigma-Aldrich, TCI, Fisher Scientific etc.
Note: you may not have the credentials to purchase/store chemicals. If you need common chemicals, the best people to ask is likely your chemistry teachers.
Metals, Materials
Metal Supermarket, McMaster Carr (to our knowledge does not sell to individuals in Canada)
3D Printing
Local library, Local 3D printing services, PCBWay, JLC PCB etc.
PCB manufactoring, CNC Machining
PCBWay, JLC PCB etc.