<ul><li>Conference marking 100 years of quantum mechanics starts in Hamburg with physicists gathering to celebrate Werner Heisenberg's seminal work on the island of Helgoland.</li><li>Jack Harris from Yale University highlighted the significance of Heisenberg's visit to Helgoland, emphasizing the importance of mentoring, inclusivity, and international collaboration in science.</li><li>Speakers at the conference discussed the historical development of quantum science, early debates on the philosophical implications of quantum physics, and the intense turmoil in physics before the discovery of quantum mechanics.</li><li>The Helgoland 2025 conference features talks, poster sessions, and debates over five days, with a focus on the past, present, and future of quantum physics, and includes the participation of five Nobel laureates.</li></ul>

Conference marking 100 years of quantum mechanics starts in Hamburg

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