On 19 May quantum researchers will take the stage at Gans Woanders to present and discuss their research in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Join the to explore the powerful world of quantum physics. One talk shows how scientists are learning to build quantum computers. The other dives into fundamental questions about randomness and reality, and what they might mean for our understanding of the universe.

Doors open at 18:30. Event begins at 19:00 and wraps up arund 21:00 - but feel free to stay for another pint! .Get your ticket on the Pint of Science website.

Does God play dice with the universe? Quantum physics might answer

Pau Farrera Soler | Postdoc - Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

While Albert Einstein was convinced that “God does not play dice with the universe”, quantum physics experiments seem to tell that intrinsic randomness exists. I will address this question in the context of quantum entanglement experiments that I have performed during my career.
I will then explain how these concepts relate to the philosophical worldview of local realism and the potential use of entanglement for future quantum technologies. Finally I will also show how human “free will” can be useful for quantum entanglement experiments.

Building computers one atom at a time: the slow dawn of quantum machines

Adrien Bouscal | Postdoc - MPI for Quantum Optics and LMU Munich

Since its theoretical foundations were established in the early 20th century, the harnessing of quantum physics has transformed the world around us: lasers, MRI scanners, and nuclear energy are some of its prominent applications. The ever-increasing level of control of quantum objects has led to a new promise: harnessing quantum entanglement to build machines that can perform calculations faster. This quantum effect, once dismissed as “crazy” by prominent physicists, is now at the heart of the development of so-called quantum computers.

Talks are held in English language.