Lecture: ‘One Hundred Years of Quantum Mechanics: From Fundamental Science to Technological Breakthroughs’, Luiz Davidovich, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This lecture will revisit the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, review some of its most important current applications, and emphasize the role of Brazilian science in advancing both basic research and technological innovation, as well as some of my own contributions to this evolving field. Finally, it will consider the opportunities and challenges ahead, as quantum science continues to influence the future of technology, society, and our understanding of the physical world.