Celebrating the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we are thrilled to partner with the Faculty of Physics at the LMU München in co-organizing a captivating series of public talks. Join us on an enlightening journey, exploring the rich history of quantum theory, its foundational postulates, and the exciting frontiers of current research.

Quantum mechanics in the universe

Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch | LMU München

Astrophysics would be impossible without an understanding of quantum mechanical processes. In stars, the quantum mechanical tunnel effect operates during the fusion of atomic nuclei. The Pauli principle explains the formation and evolution of the stellar corpses of white dwarfs and neutron stars. Even Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is used to understand quantum mechanical fluctuations in the vacuum, without which there would be no galaxies. And the nature of electromagnetic radiation, its origin in atoms and molecules, but also the cosmic background radiation, could not be understood without quantum mechanics.

The event is open to everyone interested in exploring quantum science. The public talk will be held in German. Admission is free.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event!