Thursday 18 December, 18:00

Fabrizio Bucella: Quantum Physics Around the Corner

Join Prof. Fabrizio Bucella for an engaging introduction to quantum physics. This Christmas lecture is both scientific and accessible to the general public, offering a playful exploration of when and how quantum theory explains various phenomena. Bucella, a physics and mathematics professor at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a popular science communicator, will unravel the mysteries of quantum physics using concrete and captivating examples.

In French.

Quai Ernest-Ansermet,
1205 Genève
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Photo Credit: Bastien Lacave

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