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This year, quantum physics celebrates its 100th anniversary. And while we’ve made great progress in understanding its many intricacies and quirks, quantum behaviour will likely continue to fascinate and beguile scientists around the world for years to come.
In this episode, we speak to Prof Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist based at the University of Surrey, author of several best-selling books and the long-time presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific.
He tells us about the many disagreements that have surrounded quantum theory over the past century, how the theory raises deep scientific and philosophical questions about the nature of reality itself, and why we still have so much to learn.
For more podcast content from the BBC Science Focus team, find Instant Genius on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Follow us on X: @SFIGPod
This year, quantum physics celebrates its 100th anniversary. And while we’ve made great progress in understanding its many intricacies and quirks, quantum behaviour will likely continue to fascinate and beguile scientists around the world for years to come.
In this episode, we speak to Prof Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist based at the University of Surrey, author of several best-selling books and the long-time presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific.
He tells us about the many disagreements that have surrounded quantum theory over the past century, how the theory raises deep scientific and philosophical questions about the nature of reality itself, and why we still have so much to learn.
For more podcast content from the BBC Science Focus team, find Instant Genius on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Follow us on X: @SFIGPod
