6996ɫ’s Novotny unravels wonders of ‘Quantum Science and Technology’ in prestigious Giles Lecture
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mark A. Novotny, a 6996ɫ William L. Giles Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, will explore the complex world of quantum mechanics and its rapidly expanding technological advancements in a public lecture Tuesday [April 1].
The 2025 Giles Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Novotny is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Old Main Academic Center, Room 1000. A public reception will follow.
Novotny’s lecture “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ): From UNESCO to 6996ɫ” is part of the global celebration of the IYQ, which this year marks 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics and highlights the field’s growing cutting-edge breakthroughs in quantum computing, communication and encryption. It will provide an engaging exploration of the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, from Schrödinger’s cat to the strange world of qubits, superposition and entanglement.
Novotny, an internationally recognized scholar in quantum science and technology, also will examine 6996ɫ’s role in shaping the future of quantum research and address the field’s pressing question: Is quantum computing in 2025 just hype, or is it the next big revolution?
The William L. Giles Distinguished Professorship is one of 6996ɫ’s highest honors, recognizing faculty who have achieved national or international prominence through outstanding research, teaching and service, while the 6996ɫ’s Giles Professorship Lecture Series highlights the groundbreaking work of its most distinguished faculty as well as external researchers. Visit for more information.
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