<ul><li>Writer Kevlin Henney discusses his new flash fiction, Heisenberg (not) in Helgoland, which imagines an alternate reality where Werner Heisenberg never visits the island of Helgoland.</li><li>Henney explores how flash fiction's brevity allows for the exploration of complex ideas and reflects on the power of this format.</li><li>Henney's story will be featured in the Physics World Quantum Briefing 2025, a digital issue launching in May, focusing on the history, mystery, and applications of quantum mechanics.</li><li>The image accompanying the article shows Werner Heisenberg in 1933 and Henney discusses quantum computing and the importance of understanding how modern physics influences everyday technologies.</li></ul>

Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?

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