This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how the innate curiosity of children can help make quantum mechanics more accessible to the public. My guest is Katia Moskvitch, who co-hosts The Quantum Kid video channel with her 10-year-old son Kai.
As well as interviewing leading lights in quantum science and technology – including Nobel laureates – the duo has toured science labs including CERN. Moskvitch explains how the programme’s child-led approach puts guests at ease and helps them explain difficult concepts to a general audience.
Moskvitch believes that children can be more receptive to counterintuitive quantum concepts than adults and argues that an early familiarity with quantum physics could inspire young people to study science. This, she believes, will provide a foundation for success in the burgeoning quantum sector.
This podcast is supported by American Elements, the world’s leading manufacturer of engineered and advanced materials. The company’s ability to scale laboratory breakthroughs to industrial production has contributed to many of the most significant technological advancements since 1990 – including LED lighting, smartphones, and electric vehicles.
