A century of quantum mechanics: how it changed our perspective of reality
15 January 2025 - 15 January 2025
5–7 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): presentations
Aotearoa New Zealand will be the first place in the world to commemorate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology on 15 January 2025.
Join to hear the famous American theoretical physicist Gordon Baym talk about his part in the history of the world’s most successful and mysterious description of reality. Professor Baym is an expert in everything from condensed matter to the physics of elementary particles, and the formation of neutron stars in supernova explosions.
Next, Professor Smitha Vishveshwara will describe how advances in quantum physics have required imaginative leaps, and in turn have inspired creative works.
Finally, an expert panel will debate the development and future of quantum mechanics. Jessa Barder will lead a discussion between Professor Piers Coleman, Dr Jacob Ngaha, and others.
Venue: Rutherford House Lecture Theatre 2 (RHLT2), Bunny Street, Pipitea campus, Victoria University of Wellington
For more information and to register: www.wgtn.ac.nz/events/2025/01/macdiarmid-institute-lecture-century-of-quantum-mechanics
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