For the second consecutive year, the Greek -German hosts her Researcher Night 2025on Friday, September 26, from 17.00 to 23.00, at its premises in Pallini.

This year’s event is linked to two major anniversaries: the 20th anniversary of Greece’s participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) and the proclamation of 2025 as an international year of quantum science. As noted in the announcement, the program promises “Unique presentations and activities for young and old visitors, with the aim of bringing closer to everyone’s research on” The Little World “..

Exploring Quantum Science and Technology

Visitors’ journey starts with microcosm of quantum mechanicswith references to the foundations of this extremely important scientific effort to understand matter and energy. Through interactive applications Utilizing artificial intelligence and augmented reality, the mysterious interactions of radiation and matter, such as the photoelectric phenomenon, will be presented.

The public will be able to experiment with the well known ‘Double slit experiment’discovering the dual nature of electrons as particles and waves. In addition, quantum mechanics will be highlighted in everyday life, such as nanomilicate technology, as well as advanced research in the study of elementary particles conducted in CERN experiments.

Observation of the universe and space missions

Visitors, of all ages, will have the opportunity to observe the autumn sky with telescopes from the Greek -German Education Observatory. At the same time, they will explore the universe through projections of the portable planetarium ‘Planetarium on the go’while, thanks to the use of virtual reality, they will travel to the solar system and discuss with researchers on space technology and missions of the future.

Of particular interest are the presentations on missions on the Red Planet, as designed by the students themselves. Visitors will see virtual colonies, be informed of their creation through virtual and augmented reality applications, and will have a special uniform, developed by the Austrian Space Service and used by students-“probable proportional astronauts”. It will also be explained how students can actively participate in the research on asteroids and meteors through special cameras installed in schools.

The public will also be informed about the daily life of an astronaut, eating habits and physical activity programs required for living in conditions gravitybut also for the role of low -track satellites in supporting the daily life of the citizen.

Participation and collaborations on a pan -European scale

The researcher evening is the biggest celebration for science in Europe, as more than more than one year participate 370 European cities and numerous bodies from the field of European research and education.

In Greece, the events are organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the National Observatory of Athens and the Greek-German Education, in collaboration with the Ego-Virgo, the Institute of Nuclear Physics (EGO-Virgo). (Ifae). The event is part of the Pico European Initiative ‘Physics for all’.

Admission to the event is free for everyone. More information is available at the link: https://picoproject.gr/athens-ae/

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