On April 14, we celebrate World Quantum Day, which highlights the importance of quantum physics and the rapid development of technologies based on its principles. Once largely confined to academic research, the field is increasingly moving into industry and everyday life.
The date symbolically represents an approximation of the Planck constant, one of the key physical constants describing the behaviour of energy at the smallest scales.
Quantum physics already underpins many technologies we rely on today, from semiconductors and computers to medical devices. At the forefront of innovation are next-generation technologies such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and the quantum internet.
World Quantum Day is therefore not only a symbolic celebration, but also an opportunity to bring science closer to the public and reflect on technologies that will shape the future of society.
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