How do quantum effects shape our world – from the basic building blocks of matter to the development of new technologies? How can atomic nuclei be used to measure time? Why is dark matter detectable deep underground? And how can the Big Bang be researched in a laboratory? These are all questions that we have only been able to explore in depth since the formulation of quantum mechanics in 1925.
As part of this year's “academic lunch break”, the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1225 ISOQUANT at Heidelberg University and the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) are presenting the event series ‘Quantum at Noon. From small particles and big ideas’. From 7 May to 18 June, we cordially invite you to join us Monday through Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Peterskirche in Heidelberg for exciting insights into the fascinating world of quantum physics.
In easy-to-understand 15-minute short lectures, scientists from the MPIK and SFB 1225 ISOQUANT will present the latest findings from their research. On 20 May and 16 June, the talks will be given in English. Every Thursday, under the motto ‘Quantum hands-on!’, you will have the opportunity to experience the principles of the quantum world for yourself through experiments and interactive formats. Here, participants can try things out, marvel and wonder – no prior knowledge required! We look forward to seeing you there!
The events take place Monday to Thursday (except public holidays) from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Peterskirche, Plöck 70, Heidelberg. Admission is free, further information can be found here: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/mittagspause
