Deutsches Museum and Technical University of Munich Unveil “Light and Matter” Exhibition on Quantum Physics

Deutsches Museum and Technical University of Munich Unveil “Light and Matter” Exhibition on Quantum Physics

(IN BRIEF) The Deutsches Museum in Munich, in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich and the Munich Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), is launching the “Light and Matter” exhibition. This exhibition aims to make quantum physics accessible to the public, showcasing interactive stations and Nobel Prize-winning exhibits. It highlights current research and future applications of quantum science. Wolfgang M. Heckl, Director General of the Deutsches Museum, emphasized the importance of science communication in the exhibition. The event also aligns with the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 19-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Deutsches Museum in Munich is hosting a new special exhibition, “Light and Matter,” that brings the principles of quantum physics to a broader audience. This exhibition, developed in collaboration with the Cluster of Excellence Munich Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), explores quantum optical phenomena and offers insights into ongoing research and future applications of quantum science.

Wolfgang M. Heckl, Director General of the Deutsches Museum and Professor at the Technical University of Munich, emphasized the exhibition’s role in science communication, highlighting how it makes complex research accessible to the public. The exhibition’s relevance is underscored by the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Ignacio Cirac, the speaker of MCQST, expressed pride in partnering with the Deutsches Museum, noting the exhibition’s importance in showcasing the advancements in quantum science to a wide audience. The MCQST, funded by the German Research Foundation, focuses on interdisciplinary research in quantum science, aiming to develop new quantum technologies such as sensitive sensors, secure communication systems, and quantum computers.

Bavaria’s Science Minister Markus Blume praised the exhibition’s innovative approach to making quantum physics understandable to the public, featuring interactive stations, Nobel Prize-winning exhibits, and engaging displays like a recreated James Bond scene. He lauded the collaboration between MCQST and the Deutsches Museum, which exemplifies the spirit of bringing cutting-edge research out of the laboratory and into everyday life.

The “Light and Matter” exhibition is set to be a significant educational resource, demonstrating the practical impacts of quantum physics on technology and society. Visitors will gain a foundational understanding of quantum effects and the potential of emerging quantum technologies, thanks to the combined efforts of the MCQST and the Deutsches Museum.

At the MCQST, scientists work on interdisciplinary research questions that cover all aspects of quantum science from basic research to application. The aim is to research and utilise quantum effects such as entanglement. In this way, new quantum technologies can be developed, such as highly sensitive sensors, tap-proof communication and quantum computers. In addition to a structured and long-term research programme, MCQST also offers the opportunity to address current issues and ideas and promote them through targeted measures. These benefit young researchers in particular.

Alongside the Technical University of Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, the Walther Meißner Institute of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Deutsches Museum are as partners in MCQST

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SOURCE: Technical University of Munich