Bringing quantum science to a wider audience

Quantum physics offers fascinating new perspectives on the natural world, including the processes that underpin life itself.

At AOC Quantum Lab, we are committed to sharing the excitement of scientific discovery beyond academia. Through public lectures, discussions and outreach, we explore the connections between quantum physics, chemistry and biology, making complex scientific ideas accessible to wider audiences.

Our public engagement activities aim to spark curiosity, encourage scientific dialogue and inspire new ways of thinking about the quantum world.

Featured Talk: A Future with Quantum Biology

Professor Alexandra Olaya-Castro | The Royal Institution

How might quantum physics help us understand the workings of life?

In this public lecture at London's Royal Institution, Professor Alexandra Olaya-Castro explores the emerging field of quantum biology and the role quantum phenomena may play in living systems.

From the remarkable efficiency of energy transfer in photosynthesis to the interactions between molecular vibrations and electronic dynamics, the talk examines how quantum mechanics can help us investigate biological processes at their most fundamental level.

Drawing on research at the intersection of physics, chemistry and biology, Alexandra considers what we know, what remains uncertain, and the exciting possibilities for future discoveries.

Recorded at the Royal Institution, London, on 28 October 2022.

Watch the Q&A session with Alexandra Olaya-Castro, exploring further questions about quantum biology and its future.