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Sign in to searchIn 100 years, quantum physics has touched every aspect of our lives
The article commemorates a century of quantum physics, tracing its origins to June 1925 when Werner Heisenberg developed ideas on the island of Helgoland that laid the foundations of modern quantum theory. Quantum physics, though deeply counterintuitive—famously described by Richard Feynman as something “no one understands”—has profoundly shaped modern life, enabling technologies from nuclear power and semiconductors to lasers, computers, and medical diagnostics. In recognition of this impact, the United Nations declared 2025 as the Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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Quantum physics turns 100 in 2025. Explore how Heisenberg, Einstein, and Bose revolutionized science, enabling semiconductors, lasers, and modern technology through a century of discovery.
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