“Quantum mechanics, ever since it was first put forward by Max Planck, and later by Werner Heisenberg and company, has always been a problem, and still is in some respects.” And this is how João Seixas, professor and researcher at the Higher Technical Institute (Lisbon), begins the conversation with the Observer. But wait, don’t give up yet.
Quantum mechanics is difficult to explain and understand, but this article will try to make it as simple as possible so that you can understand why Alain Aspect, John F. Clauster and Anton Zeilinger were Nobel Laureates in Physics 2022. In case of doubt, know that semiconductors are needed to be able to make calls on your cell phone and that the operation of these semiconductors is explained by quantum mechanics. or that the quantum mechanics can make our banking transactions and information exchange more secure.
João Seixas, Vice President of the Portuguese Quantum Institute, explains the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and highlights the importance of this form of encryption that nature offers. You can listen to the full interview on the Reposta Promta program.
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Source: Observadora
