Astrophysics would be impossible without an understanding of quantum-mechanical processes. In stars, the quantum-mechanical tunnel effect occurs during the fusion of atomic nuclei. The Pauli exclusion principle explains the formation and evolution of white dwarf stars and neutron stars. Even Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is needed to understand quantum mechanical fluctuations of the vacuum, without which there would be no galaxies. And the nature of electromagnetic radiation, its origin in atoms and molecules, but also the cosmic background radiation, would be impossible to understand without quantum mechanics.
The "Physik Modern" lecture series in the quantum year 2025 offers insights into various areas of quantum physics, from the history of the theory's origins to its postulates and current research. The lectures are organized by LMU Physics and the Cluster of Excellence Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology and present current research areas of the Faculty of Physics at LMU Munich and the participating Max Planck Institutes in a generally understandable way. The lecture series is aimed at a broad public interested in the subject. After the lecture there will be room for discussion and personal dialogue.
The lectures take place on the specified Thursdays at 19:15 in lecture theatre H030, Schellingstr. 4, or N120, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1.