Welcome to the Quantum World!

The quantum world follows “strange rules” like superposition and entanglement, where particles exist in multiple states and influence each other instantly. Instead of certainty, it deals in probabilities. These principles have reshaped science and now drive technologies like quantum computers and secure communication.

2025: The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

The year 2025 marks the centenary of the birth of quantum mechanics as a formal theory. Its framework was shaped by pioneers such as Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger, and Paul Dirac, who described the behaviour of matter and light at atomic and subatomic scales.

Quantum mechanics has revolutionised modern life, enabling technologies like semiconductor chips, lasers, GPS, and MRI scanners. To celebrate its impact and future potential, the UN declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

Quantum posters series – A Collaborative Educational Resource

In celebration of the IYQ, BIST (Barcelona, Spain) and Perimeter Institute (Waterloo, Canada) have jointly developed a series of educational posters to introduce high school students to the quantum world.

Illustrated by Catalan artist Maria Picassó, the posters highlight key principles of quantum science and its modern applications. They are available for download in English, Catalan, and Spanish, with French and Portuguese versions upon request.

Teachers in Catalonia

BIST is offering a limited number of high-quality printed sets to highly motivated secondary and high school teachers in Catalonia. To apply, please send a short motivation letter explaining how you plan to use the posters, along with your contact details, to education@bist.eu.