Winter Academy 2025

On January 30, 2025, this year's Winter Academy of the Faculty of Physics took place under the motto "Quantum2025 - 100 years are only the beginning". The event gave high school students the opportunity to gain insight into research at the TU Dortmund, especially in the field of modern quantum physics. More than 20 students attended in person, while others followed the lectures via Zoom. The event was a great success.

100 years ago, in 1925, the formulation of quantum mechanics laid the foundation for our current understanding of nature. Today, in 2025, its influence extends to nearly every aspect of our lives. To honor this milestone, the United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Under the motto "Quantum2025 - 100 years are only the beginning", the German Physical Society (DPG) is organizing a wide range of events and activities. The Winter Academy at TU Dortmund was proud to be part of this initiative.

The afternoon session of the Winter Academy 2025 offered fascinating insights into the world of quantum physics. After a warm welcome and an introduction to the study of physics at the TU Dortmund, Apl. Prof. Dr. Doris Reiter opened the lecture series with an overview of future quantum technologies. PhD student Alina Joch then explained how quantum systems can be simulated using quantum computers. Junior Professor Dr. Armin Lühr explained how quantum physics is used in medical imaging. Finally, the participants took part in a guided tour through the physics laboratories of the TU Dortmund.

Special thanks go to Doris Reiter, Armin Lühr and Alina Joch for their inspiring lectures and to Marc Aßmann and his team for the exciting lab tour. Without their dedicated support, the Winter Academy 2025 would not have been possible.