Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The quantum realm portrayed in the film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” may be fantastical, but it's no more bizarre than the quantum realm of our own universe.
On March 22, 2023, we took a two-part dive into the quantum universe.
First, real-life scientists Carol Scarlett and Martin Holt dug deep into how quantum is represented in film. What’s realistic? What’s fantasy? Will scientists be able to create the scenarios depicted in film?
Second, a quantum quiz show! Audience members took the stage to test their skill at separating quantum fact from quantum fiction – in the process, learning all about mind-boggling phenomena such as quantum tunneling, entanglement and superposition.
Find out more about the Argonne OutLoud Lecture series ►► anl.gov/outloud-public-lecture-series-archives
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Argonne Director Paul Kearns introduction to the Argonne OutLoud
08:45 Video: Transformation of Argonne
10:30 Host Gillian King-Cargile and Co-Host Andre Salles introduce topic
17:17 Axion Technologies' Carol Scarlett and Argonne's Martin Holt separate quantum fact from fiction
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit the Office of Science website.
The quantum realm portrayed in the film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” may be fantastical, but it's no more bizarre than the quantum realm of our own universe.
On March 22, 2023, we took a two-part dive into the quantum universe.
First, real-life scientists Carol Scarlett and Martin Holt dug deep into how quantum is represented in film. What’s realistic? What’s fantasy? Will scientists be able to create the scenarios depicted in film?
Second, a quantum quiz show! Audience members took the stage to test their skill at separating quantum fact from quantum fiction – in the process, learning all about mind-boggling phenomena such as quantum tunneling, entanglement and superposition.
Find out more about the Argonne OutLoud Lecture series ►► anl.gov/outloud-public-lecture-series-archives
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Argonne Director Paul Kearns introduction to the Argonne OutLoud
08:45 Video: Transformation of Argonne
10:30 Host Gillian King-Cargile and Co-Host Andre Salles introduce topic
17:17 Axion Technologies' Carol Scarlett and Argonne's Martin Holt separate quantum fact from fiction
Still haven't subscribed to Argonne National Laboratory on YouTube? ►► bit.ly/2Vyzwvm
Join us on Facebook bit.ly/ArgonneFacebook
Follow us on Twitter bit.ly/ArgonneTwitter
We’re on Instagram! bit.ly/ArgonneInstagram
Connect with us on LinkedIn bit.ly/ArgonneLinkedIn
ABOUT ARGONNE
Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology. The nation’s first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities, and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific problems, advance America’s scientific leadership and prepare the nation for a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit the Office of Science website.
