«Quantum State of Aragón Exhibition in Zaragoza Until September 28»

The Centro de Historias Hosts an Exhibition to Make Quantum Physics Accessible Until September 28

The exhibit ‘Aragón in Quantum State’, created by the Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragón, aims to bring key concepts of this complex science closer to the public, coinciding with the international year of quantum physics 2025.

Details of the Quantum Exhibit

The exhibit uses explanatory panels to present the fundamental concepts of quantum science and technology. The content narrates the birth of quantum physics through experiments that contradict common sense, showcasing practical examples of these discoveries.

The final panels focus on current research developed in Aragón, including real laboratory materials used in present experiments and videos featuring interviews with pioneering Aragonese researchers in the field. The exhibition is complemented by original articles from Einstein and Heisenberg, considered founding fathers of this discipline.

Impact on Daily Life and the Future

The exhibition emphasizes that quantum physics is not an abstract theory, but has practical applications in everyday life. Examples presented include lasers, transistors, and the GPS system, all made possible by quantum principles.

Additionally, the exhibit explores the future possibilities offered by this science, including technologies that currently seem like science fiction, such as quantum computers.

Additional Educational Activities

Guided Tours: Public tours will be offered on September 18 and 25 at 7:30 PM. Student groups can arrange specific activities through INMA.

Lecture Program: The Centro de Historias will host four conferences in its auditorium, all starting at 7:00 PM:

• September 10: Luis Martín Moreno on «Why is Nature So Strange?»
• September 12: José María de Teresa will explain the applications of quantum physics
• September 19: Carlos Sáenz Gamasa will discuss whether all electrons are identical
• September 24: Sonia Fernández Vidal will offer «a quantum coffee»

The Filmoteca de Zaragoza will participate with a film cycle from November 13 to 16, all at 7:00 PM except for the last one at 7:30 PM. The program includes ‘Copenhagen’ with Daniel Craig, ‘Lost Highway’ by David Lynch, ‘Coherence’, the short film ‘Flatland’, and ‘Run, Lola, Run’.

This exhibition is part of the program «Quantum Autumn in Aragón», which combines science, technology, culture, and education in venues in Zaragoza, Huesca, and Teruel. The Zaragoza Paraninfo will host an exhibition on Miguel Catalán, a pioneering Aragonese physicist, starting on November 6, complemented by a conference on the centenary of quantum mechanics on November 11.