How can we truly define quantum physics? Perhaps by defining what it isn't? It may seem like an abstract theory, far removed from our daily lives, but we couldn't be more wrong. This panel will discuss the most pressing issues surrounding myths and misinformation about quantum physics, aiming to bring it closer to the public so they can understand its implications, benefits, and the transformations it has brought to our society.

Although quantum principles seem to belong to a distant world, at the subatomic level, they are present in technologies we use every day, such as the semiconductors that power computers, lasers, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The roundtable discussion will address the implications of these advances, not only in technological terms, but also in terms of the social and philosophical changes brought about by quantum physics. For example, how has it affected our understanding of determinism and causality? How do we understand the concept of probability in the quantum realm, and what repercussions does this have on our daily lives?

In short, we will address not only misconceptions about quantum physics, but also its real impact on society, technology, and philosophy. By identifying what quantum physics is not, we can better understand what it is and how this theory, far from being an abstraction detached from our daily lives, is an integral part of the modern world.

We will have the participation of various scientists and specialists from across the country.

Moderated by:

Candela Pérez de Azcárate

Participants:

Elena Campos Sánchez, Researcher at the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center, CSIC-UAM. President of the Association to Protect Patients from Pseudoscientific Therapies.
Adán Cabello Quintero, Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Seville.
Rocío Benavente, journalist and coordinator of 'Maldita Ciencia' at 'Maldita Educa'.
Daniel Manzano Diosdado, Professor in the Department of Electromagnetism and Physics of Matter at the University of Granada.