Abstract:
Quantum entanglement—one of the most intriguing features of quantum mechanics—is not only a cornerstone of emerging technologies but also a powerful new lens through which to explore the fundamental laws of nature. In this talk, Fabio Maltoni will show how ideas from quantum information are reshaping our understanding of high-energy particle physics, from the behavior of quarks and gluons to the structure of observed events at colliders. Aimed at a broad audience, this presentation will offer an accessible journey into how entanglement helps physicists probe the deepest layers of reality.
The speaker:
Fabio Maltoni is a theoretical physicist working in particle physics, with a focus on the phenomenology of strong interactions. He studied at the University of Bologna and obtained his PhD from the University of Pisa, conducting part of his research at CERN, where he worked on quarkonium phenomenology. He subsequently built an international career through several postdoctoral positions in Europe and the United States, including appointments in Torino, Illinois, Rome, and at CERN. He is currently Professor at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) at the Université catholique de Louvain, and also holds a professorship at the University of Bologna. He has also contributed to European science policy as a member of the European Strategy Group responsible for updating the European roadmap for particle physics.
