World Quantum Day
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| World Quantum Day | |
|---|---|
| Also called | WQD |
| Type | International |
| Date | April 14 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 14 April 2022 |
World Quantum Day (WQD) is an international event celebrated on April 14 every year. It aims at promoting the public understanding of quantum science and quantum technology around the world.[1][2][3]
History
World Quantum Day started on 14 April 2021 as a initiative by an international group of scientists.[4] The initiative was joined by engineers, educators, science communicators, organizations and others to celebrate the first World Quantum day on 14 April 2022.[5] April 14 was chosen because "4.14" represents the rounded first 3 digits of Planck’s constant: 4.14×10-15 eV·s.[1][6]
Events
The first World Quantum Day in 2022 included 200+ events in more than 40 countries across 5 continents.[4] The activities included talks, symposiums, panel dicussions, laboratory tours, artistic creations, interviews and others.[4][7][8]
References
- ^ a b "White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Marks World Quantum Day | OSTP". The White House. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ Herman, Arthur. "World Quantum Day: A Love Letter". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "World Quantum Day at the UG - join us! | NEWS - Uniwersytet Gdański". World Quantum Day at the UG - join us! | NEWS - Uniwersytet Gdański. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ a b c "World Quantum Day 2023: join the global celebration!". Quantum Technology. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "The Boar". theboar.org. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ Russell, John (2022-04-14). "Today is World Quantum Day – What's That?". HPCwire. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "CERN joins a first-of-its-kind global celebration of World Quantum Day". CERN. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "On occasion of the World Quantum Day 2022 – An International Round Table". DPG. Retrieved 2023-04-13.