World Quantum Day 2025: Quantum Research for Everyone

Brain City Berlin

With an interactive exhibition, workshops, lectures, discussions, and a science slam, the German Physical Society celebrates World Quantum Day on April 14 at Urania Berlin – marking 100 years of quantum physics. The event is aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about the mysteries of quantum physics and the future field of quantum technology. No prior knowledge is required. Admission is free.

100 years ago, the German physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated quantum mechanics, laying the foundation for the physical description of reality. LEDs, computer chips, photovoltaics, or magnetic resonance imaging – many groundbreaking technological developments today are based on the understanding of the smallest building blocks of matter and their interactions. On April 14, World Quantum Day at Urania Berlin offers all interested parties exciting insights into the possibilities of quantum physics and aims to make quantum research understandable. The event, co-organized by the "Quantum Communication Systems" working group at TU Berlin, is also a highlight of the United Nations-declared International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025.

The events at Urania Berlin start at 3 PM and end at 9 PM. The programme includes workshops and hands-on experiments for students, exhibitions, lectures, and discussions with quantum researchers, and the ceremonial arrival of the "QuanTour Light Source." The open science project with a travel blog has been on a world tour for a year, connecting quantum researchers in twelve laboratories. In the traveling exhibition "Rethinking Physics," established and aspiring quantum female researchers report on their fascination with the subject.

A highlight of the interactive exhibition is "Quantum Jungle": The interactive installation by artist Robin Baumgarten visualizes quantum physics on a large wall. It is equipped with hundreds of touch-sensitive metal springs and thousands of LEDs and simulates the movement of a quantum particle. Playfully, children and adults can experience physical concepts such as superposition, interference, wave-particle duality, and the "collapse" of a quantum wave without prior knowledge.

Berlin's World Quantum Day also offers visitors the opportunity to meet representatives of "Leap," the first coworking and event space for quantum innovations. Berlin Quantum will also be presented – a joint initiative of Berlin's economy, research institutions, and universities.

The "Quantum Science Slam" concludes World Quantum Day at Urania Berlin. Six young researchers compete from 7:30 PM to see who can present their work in the most understandable and entertaining way in just ten minutes. The audience's applause decides. Admission to World Quantum Day at Urania Berlin is free. Prior registration is required for the workshops, discussion events, and the science slam. (vdo)