This lecture is a celebration of arguably the greatest scientific revolution to date: the invention of quantum mechanics just over 100 years ago. Unlike their more simplistic precursors, the theories developed by Heisenberg, Schrödinger and Dirac applied to highly complex systems, leading to a vast number of technological breakthroughs that continue to shape our modern world. After presenting a few historic highlights, the lecture will focus on the question of chaos in quantum systems, and some of the beautiful discoveries made by physicists and mathematicians over the past decades.
Beyond the Lecture: In this exclusive interview, Prof. Jens Marklof reflects on his role as a Rothschild Distinguished Visiting Fellow and highlights the vital importance of engaging with the next generation of researchers at INI.
What is a Rothschild Distinguished Visiting Fellow? The fellowship allows pre-eminent mathematicians from around the world to join the programme as senior residents, where they deliver keynote seminars at the Institute and give lectures across the UK.