vr 31 jan
|Mokka Twist
Prof. Carlo Beenakker - The magic of quantum technology
Celebrate 100 years of quantum science with Prof. Carlo Beenakker and step into the world of quantum technology. Discover how particles can exist in two places at once, tunnel through barriers, and connect across distances in this magical realm of modern engineering. Language: English
Time & Location
31 jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:15
Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the talk
Quantum science is a topic from the previous century; in 2025 we celebrate its 100th anniversary. However, it is only in this century that we speak of "quantum technology." Quantum is no longer solely the domain of fundamentally-minded physicists; practically-oriented engineers are now also mastering the laws of the quantum world. Quantum technology has a magical quality: a particle can be in two places at the same time, it can tunnel through an impenetrable wall, and there exists an invisible connection that can link it to another distant particle. This lecture provides an introduction to the magic world of quantum technology.
Prof. Carlo Beenakker is a theoretical physicist at the Instituut-Lorentz of Leiden University, where he studies the strange world of quantum physics, in particular in view of applications to quantum computing. He is a recipient of the Spinoza award and the AKZO-Nobel Science award, a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a Knight in the order of the Dutch Lion.
The venue opens at 6:00 PM—come grab a drink and a snack (not included in the ticket price).
The lecture starts at 7:00 PM and runs until around 8:15 PM. Feel free to stay and hang out until we close at 9:00 PM!