About this talk

Quantum theory is perhaps the most successful theory in physics, and yet it is riddled with controversial paradoxes — from the famous Schrödinger's cat to quantum bomb testers and observers in superposition. These puzzles are not just philosophical brainteasers; they are vital to progress in quantum science and technology. One striking example came in the 1980s, when a futuristic proposal to test the quantum multiverse triggered today's global billion-dollar race to build quantum computers. In this talk, quantum physicist Maria Violaris will demystify two of the strangest aspects of quantum physics: measurement and entanglement. Maria will explain how a modern understanding of these phenomena is driving the frontiers of quantum research. Then she will present a puzzling thought experiment of her own — one that overturns long-held beliefs about what is possible if quantum theory is truly as far-reaching as it seems.

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