Four Nobel laureates in physics signed Helgoland's 'gold book' during the inaugural session of the Helgoland 2025 meeting commemorating the centenary of quantum mechanics.
The laureates included Anton Zeilinger, Alain Aspect, Serge Haroche, and David Wineland, who each added a short statement to the book.
Zeilinger mentioned his love for sailing, while Aspect expressed the emotional significance of being at the birthplace of quantum mechanics in Helgoland.
The event was part of Physics World's contribution to the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, aimed at raising global awareness of quantum physics and its applications.