Quantum100 and the networking event quantum aktiv
For many, quantum physics is still too abstract, invisible, and difficult to understand. Combine quantum physics with the concept of a concert, and you're likely to attract a lot of attention and initially skeptical looks. But this concept proved to be a huge success over the weekend, and no one went home skeptical—instead, they went home thrilled.
The Quantum100 officially marked the end of the Quantum Year 2025 with an impressive program and guests. We were right in the middle with our quantum active projects and really shook up the exhibition. But let's start at the beginning:
In the morning, all projects in the BMFTR funding line “Quantum Active – Outreach Concepts and Open Innovation for Quantum Technologies” came together for a network meeting. Together, we discussed possible goals for a joint brand. In addition, three of our projects presented how they could incorporate exhibits from other projects to create greater visibility. Thanks to the excellent planning by Prof. Dr. Simone Roth and Rebecca Greis, other quantum networks, such as QuantumBW, Quantum Valley Lower Saxony and EIN Quantum NRW accepted the invitation. Everyone reported on their work, shared their expertise and discussed the opportunities and risks of our joint tasks in the field of quantum technologies in a panel talk.
A total of eleven quantum active projects were presented on the upper and ground floors of Halle Münsterland in Münster. From our Quantum Minilabs experiment kits to VR experiences, magnetometers, and quantum arcade games. We attracted scientists of all ages to our stands. We particularly interested visitors who have little exposure to physics or quantum physics with out-of-the-box approaches such as gamification. We had great conversations and gathered feedback on our exhibits.
The highlight of the evening was the concert by Yannick Paget and Chris Mosdell, accompanied by the Münster Student Orchestra and the specially formed Quantum Choir from the Gymnasium Paulinum and the choir “Piano 22/30.” In a unique concert, ideas from quantum physics and quotes from famous physicists such as Robert Oppenheimer were translated into music. It’s difficult to describe, you had to be there.
The video shows you parts of the event with only a few highlights.
