The two quantum revolutions: from concepts to applications
From the tiniest particles to the biggest scientific debates of the last century, quantum physics has completely changed how we understand the universe, and it’s not done yet.
The first quantum revolution gave us the tech behind lasers, MRI machines, and even the smartphones in our pockets. Now, we’re entering a second revolution, powered by something even stranger: quantum entanglement, a phenomenon Einstein himself called "spooky action at a distance."
What’s the real story behind this scientific mystery? Why did it take 90 years, and a Nobel Prize, to settle the debate? And how are ideas once dismissed as "weird" leading to powerful new technologies like quantum computers?
Join Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize winner in Physics in 2022, for a fascinating journey into the past, present, and future of quantum science. Whether you're a curious beginner or a science enthusiast, this talk will open your mind to a world where reality is stranger than fiction, and the future is being written in qubits.
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EÄ
Born from the meeting of Jonathan Bruyninx (guitar), Adeline Ghilain (flute), and Marielle Vancamp (violin, nyckelharpa), Eä is a young Belgian folk group offering a repertoire of original compositions, along with traditional pieces and songs rearranged for the occasion.
Eä - two simple, clear letters with a touch of originality - come from a fantasy universe (in Elvish, a language invented by Tolkien, it means "let it be") and perfectly match the group's music: poetic, finely arranged, with a hint of whimsy and a Celtic flair that suits them well. Whether they lead you into a dreamlike reverie or an exhilarating melody, the three members of Eä are far from done making you dance!
