Open Campus in Saarbrücken: Discover the future of science!

Open Campus in Saarbrücken: Discover the future of science!

On Saturday, May 24th, Saarland University will open its doors to the open campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Loud uni-saarland.de There will be around 300 program items from various disciplines that are of particular interest to prospective students. Visitors gain insights into the courses on offer and can, among other things, visit laboratories and listen to lectures on current research topics.

A particular focus of the event is on the natural sciences. These include areas such as quantum physics, life sciences and chemistry. There are a variety of hands-on activities for children and young people. Experimental instructions are offered, including a physical cooking show with the preparation of tzatziki and red wine. In addition, a 24-page supplement with further program items will be published in the Saarbrücker Zeitung on May 19th.

Insights into research and technology

The engineering sciences also offer exciting presentations, including the Circular Saar and EnFoSaar research projects. Those interested can attend lectures on smart gas sensors and bone healing. In the area of ​​computer science, topics such as satellite images, refugee movements and artificial intelligence are on the agenda. Mixed reality glasses allow visitors to explore historical fortifications.

There is also an attractive program in digital business administration that includes augmented and virtual reality experiments. Materials research is also presented through tours of high-tech laboratories, with a focus on recycling technologies and material breakage. The legal sciences provide short lectures on studying law, while the medical faculty provides information on topics such as anatomy and first aid.

Technological progress through quantum research

A current example of technological progress through quantum research is quantum chemistry, which works at the interface between physics and chemistry and focuses on molecular systems and their reactivity. Loud fraunhofer.de Quantum computers promise faster and more accurate results for certain computational problems, especially when simulating molecular reactions.

The support of artificial intelligence in this area, as demonstrated by the KID-QC² project, shows the potential for automating and optimizing the design of quantum circuits. This is crucial because classical calculation methods often reach their limits when it comes to complex molecular systems. The KID-QC² project is funded with 1.03 million euros and will run until the end of 2026.

The path to clinical application

One notable startup that emerged from the university is NVision. Founded in 2015, the company develops technologies for using magnetic resonance imaging devices to visualize metabolic processes in real time. These technologies use quantum mechanical polarization effects to visualize cellular processes at the molecular level. Loud uni-ulm.de The first “Polaris” devices for basic research will be delivered in 2025, while the product line for clinical applications will follow at the end of 2025.

The developments in quantum science are exemplary of the successful technology transfer between quantum and life sciences. Such innovative approaches could make significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.