Quantum year 2025: Revolutionary technologies and exciting events are coming!

Quantum year 2025: Revolutionary technologies and exciting events are coming!

On April 11, 2025, a series of important events and honors took place at the Technical University of Braunschweig. Particularly noteworthy is the awarding of an honorary doctorate to Professor Rainald Löhner from the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, which took place on April 8th. Löhner is known as director of the Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics at George Mason University in the USA. He is currently working at the Institute for Statics and Dynamics, where his research includes “High Fidelity Digital Twins”.

Quantum science will also be in focus in 2025. The United Nations has declared this year the Year of Quantum Sciences and Technologies, underscoring the relevance of quantum physics in our modern world. [magazin.tu-braunschweig.de] reports on various events organized by the Cluster of Excellence QuantumFrontiers, which provide an outlook on 100 years of quantum physics. Planned events include a science watch party and a performance exhibition that offer deeper insights into the mysterious quantum world.

Innovative quantum mediations and exhibitions

A special highlight is the hands-on exhibition “Quantum technology you can touch”, which opens on April 14th at the Phaeno Science Center in Wolfsburg. This exhibition was realized in collaboration between Professors Rainer Müller from the TU Braunschweig and Nabeel Aslam from the University of Leipzig and is celebrated on the occasion of World Quantum Day.

Quantum research is not just a theoretical concept, but also has practical applications in various areas, such as microelectronics and climate protection. [blog.uni-regensburg.de] emphasizes that quantum physics has revolutionized our daily lives and has played a significant role in shaping fundamental technologies such as photovoltaics. It will also be crucial for the energy transition.

Academic developments and events

Furthermore, some academic personnel and projects were presented at the TU Braunschweig. Professor Vincent Oettel has taken over the management of the solid construction department at the Institute for Building Materials, Solid Construction and Fire Protection (iBMB). His research focuses on high-performance concrete and the innovative use of bamboo as reinforcement.

The university is also planning the “University:Future Festival” on May 13th, an event that deals with future technology aspects in teaching and studying, and will feature various keynotes, lectures and workshops.

Another interesting lecture is the lecture series on “Fantastic Worlds” by Professor Andrea Schindler, which will take place from April 15th. Topics such as Arthurian novels and modern science fiction are covered here.

Commitment to the community

As part of the commitment to students and employees, a Long COVID action day will be organized on May 15th, which is open to anyone interested. Thanks go to all institutes and institutions that are actively involved in organizing the event.

Finally, the importance of education in the field of quantum sciences is also emphasized. Prof. Klaus Richter, a leading scientist in this field, encourages people to follow their scientific interests and study physics. The German Physical Society, whose President Richter will be from March 2024, has set itself the goal of supporting young scientists in these increasingly important disciplines.

The events at TU Braunschweig give hope that quantum physics will continue to play a central role in research and technology in the future - with the aim of enabling both innovative solutions and broad access to these technologies.