Quantum mechanics is the physical theory that accurately describes the behavior of matter at the atomic or subatomic scale. Its applications have contributed decisively to the development of modern technologies, especially electronics.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Werner Heisenberg’s pioneering work on quantum mechanics, and as a result, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Several universities and research centers around the world have held celebratory events.

The goal of this event is to bring quantum mechanics and its applications to the general public through popular science lectures, which will be given by professors from the Physics Group at the Toledo campus of the Technological Federal University of Paraná (UTFPR).