A series of events to learn about the scientists who were the main contributors to the development of quantum mechanics through reading and discussing Thirty Years that Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory by George Gamow. The club meets on Thursdays (March 6, 20, and 27 and April 3, 10, 17, and 24).
The aim of the Quantum Think Thank Strasbourg (QTTS) is to bring together a community of scientists, historians, and philosophers from the Strasbourg area, including professional researchers and students, who are interested in the foundations of quantum physics. Since its inception at the beginning of the 20th century, quantum physics has been the focus of much debate about its interpretation. In the current and active context of quantum technologies, it therefore seems essential to encourage reflection on the fundamental ideas, origins, and implications of quantum physics. QTTS organises lectures given by quantum experts, usually one by a quantum physicist and another by a historian or philosopher of science, with a view to encouraging cross-field debates and fostering new interdisciplinary research.
After roughly 100 years of the development and application of quantum mechanics, it is time to explore the impact of the early seminal contributions by John von Neumann on current research, appreciate his broad impact on physics, and outline the relation of his work in other fields with physics.
The special exhibition “What the Quant?!” at the Knowledge Museum of the University of Göttingen explores the formulation of quantum mechanics in 1925 and takes a look at the present day. The exhibition illustrates how scientists at the University of Göttingen worked together and presents their work in an international research context. It shows which financial, political and social circumstances made their scientific breakthrough possible and which technological developments were based on quantum theory.
Hands-on experiments on quantum physics illustrate that the way the world works at an atomic level is different from what we perceive and experience. The exhibition features examples where quantum technologies are currently in use. Games and theatre sequences developed by youths, as well as artworks, invite visitors to explore the world of quantum mechanics in the Forum Wissen.
European Researcher’s Night is the biggest science festival in Slovakia, and it brings news from the world of research and innovation in an inspiring and unique way.
The festival is traditionally held on the last Friday of September in Bratislava, Košice, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Poprad, and other accompanying locations. The day-long program (9 am to 11 pm) offers a series of scientific presentations, discussions, experiments, workshops, technological attractions and so much more!
The scientific community is increasingly confronting the limitations of traditional predictive models and linear approaches in analyzing complex systems. Chaos, once understood as a synonym for disorder, is now seen as an inherent property of dynamic processes, where sensitivity to initial conditions and nonlinearity determine their evolution. Instead of perceiving uncertainty as an obstacle, we can interpret it as a catalyst for scientific discoveries and technological innovations.
Last year’s theme of complexity highlighted the interdisciplinary connections in research. This year, as part of the Night of Science, we will explore chaos as a fundamental mechanism of adaptation, evolution, and transformation in various systems. The event will open discussions on how scientific disciplines approach uncertainty and nonlinearity and what paradigmatic shifts these phenomena imply.
At the quantum level, uncertainty is a fundamental property of systems. Quantum fluctuations, state superposition, and wave function collapse challenge classical notions of predictability and deterministic understanding of reality. Quantum physics thus provides a natural link between chaotic phenomena and the emergence of new orders, where uncertainty becomes a source of technological innovations.
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore the relationship between chaotic processes and quantum mechanics. Quantum algorithms utilize chaotic behavior to solve nonlinear problems, while quantum communication protocols introduce new standards of security and efficiency in information transmission.
In natural systems, chaos does not merely represent entropy but also stabilization and emergent organization. From climate processes and ecosystem interactions to neural networks and evolutionary mechanisms – nonlinear dynamics lead to the formation of self-organizing structures and adaptive strategies.
Similar principles apply to social and technological systems. Financial markets, digital networks, and information ecosystems exhibit chaotic behavioral patterns, where even minimal perturbations significantly influence global outcomes. This presents challenges for modeling, regulating, and managing complex systems.
Night of Science 2025 will offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the connection between chaos, quantum technologies, natural phenomena, and social dynamics. We will explore how uncertainty shapes innovation processes and what epistemological and technological implications we can extrapolate for a better future. Chaos is not just a challenge – it represents a potential key to new scientific paradigm shifts.
How often do you find yourself reading a Wikipedia article? Maybe there is a person or event you want to learn more about, or you need a refresher on Maxwell’s equations, or you want to learn how a tokamak works. Wikipedia provides information on all of these topics, and as one of the top ten visited websites in the world, it is a powerful tool for knowledge sharing.
To contribute to the advancement of physics knowledge through Wikipedia, as well as to elevate the visibility of lesser-known physicists, APS is excited to offer a Wiki Scientist course focused on quantum science and technology! In this six-week course, participants will learn how to edit, update, and translate Wikipedia pages on quantum science and technology topics and scientists.
La Escuela de FÃsica de la Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Central de Venezuela, invita a toda la comunidad universitaria al conversatorio en el marco de la conmemoración de los 100 años de la Mecánica Cuántica “Evolución de la Mecánica Cuántica”. Dictado por el Profesor Abraham Lozada.
Lugar: Sala de Seminarios Guillermo Ruggieri.
L’École de physique de la Faculté des sciences de l’Université centrale du Venezuela invite toute la communauté universitaire à une conversation dans le cadre de la commémoration des 100 ans de la mécanique numérique “Évolution de la mécanique numérique”. Dictée par le professeur Abraham Lozada.
Lugar : Salle des séminaires Guillermo Ruggieri.
La Escuela de FÃsica de la Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Central de Venezuela, invita a toda la comunidad universitaria al conversatorio en el marco de la conmemoración de los 100 años de la Mecánica Cuántica “Evolución de la Mecánica Cuántica”. Dictado por el Profesor Abraham Lozada.
Lugar: Sala de Seminarios Guillermo Ruggieri.
¡Prepárate para un viaje al mundo cuántico! Descubre cómo esta ciencia ha transformado nuestras vidas.
Participan: Luis A. Orozco y Alfredo Sánchez. Presenta: Gerardo Ascencio.
