Dr. Scorza-Lesch: Quantum physics for the future of youth!

Dr. Scorza-Lesch: Quantum physics for the future of youth!

Today we can celebrate the impressive efforts of the astronomer Dr. Cecilia Scorza-Lesch, who not only cares about the mysteries of space, but also about educational work with young people. Dr. Scorza-Lesch was appointed in November Federal Cross of Merit excellent. This honor recognizes their valuable contributions to science and the teaching of quantum physics.

As an astronomer at the LMU Munich, she has dealt with questions about the creation of the universe and the search for exoplanets. Particularly noteworthy is her book “Quantum Physics for Pedestrians”, which makes the complex quantum world understandable. Here, the tiny packets of energy, the quanta, provide a captivating basis for modern technologies such as smartphones and medical devices such as CT and MRI. The challenges of quantum physics, such as the indeterminacy of particle positions, are a concern that she would also like to bring to young people.

Commitment to sustainable education

Dr. Scorza-Lesch founded her own astronomy school and offers programs that support teachers and students. A key project is the educational program “Climate Change: Understanding and Acting”, which has existed since 2018 and aims to raise awareness of our planet. This also includes innovative teaching materials that are available free of charge via the Sparkasse Foundation are available.

Particularly noteworthy are the projects “The Climate Suitcase” and “The Blue Pearl”, which use experimental approaches to introduce students to the topic and focus on the Earth as the only habitable planet. Dr. Scorza-Lesch herself emphasizes the need to make better use of our resources and take care of the earth.

Celebrations of Quantum Physics

A quantum physics day will take place at LMU on November 8th. Such events are important to stimulate public interest in past and current developments in quantum physics. The history of quantum physics goes back a long way. Let us begin with Max Planck's discovery in 1900, which formed the basis for understanding quantum energy, and continue through Albert Einstein's work, recognized with the Nobel Prize in 1921, to the significant developments in quantum mechanics by scientists such as Heisenberg and Schrödinger.

All of these developments have shaped our current understanding of physics and provide insight into the fascinating technologies of the future. Dr. With her focus on education and promoting young talent, Scorza-Lesch is helping future generations become enthusiastic about the wonders of the quantum world.