VISITORS to Glasgow Science Centre will be the first in the UK to play with quantum imaging technology which in future will help us see round corners and make the invisible visible.
The scientists behind the exhibition believe the future tech, on display from today for two years, could help prevent car crashes, allow doctors to see through patients’ skin and detect gas leaks using mobile phones.
The exhibits, designed by Glasgow Science Centre, bring to life some of the research being done by QuantIC, the UK Hub for Quantum Enhanced Imaging. The Hub is part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme which has received £270 million in government funding to spearhead the translation of quantum technologies from laboratory to industry to benefit the UK economy.
QuantIC, aims to revolutionise imaging and sensing technology to offer new and innovative applications and competitive advantages to benefit industry.
The exhibition explores quantum physics – the study of the universe at its smallest level where the rules of classical physics do not apply.
Dr Stephen Breslin, chief executive of Glasgow Science Centre, said: “The work being done by quantum physicists will change all of our everyday lives; making us safer, healthier and will provide us with smarter technology. The QuantIC exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre is providing a window on the most advanced research being carried out in the UK.
“Our team of scientists and designers have worked closely with QuantIC to ensure that the complex science behind quantum physics is interpreted in our exhibition so that it is understandable and relevant to everyday lives. We are very excited to be amongst the first to be able to bring this technology to the public and hope the exhibition will inspire a new wave of quantum physicists to help take forward this cutting edge work to discover the field’s full potential for the benefit of mankind.”
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