2012 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics: Science needs a free, trusting environment for innovation

On the morning of October 7, at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE, Quy Hoa Valley, Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province), Professor Serge Haroche, winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics, along with his wife and many scientists from 14 countries attended the opening ceremony of the International Conference “100 Years of Quantum Physics”.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Professor Serge Haroche emphasized that quantum physics was born a century ago but has fundamentally changed human life, paving the way for a series of breakthrough inventions such as computers, lasers, GPS, mobile phones and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Gia Lai provincial leaders presented flowers to Professor Serge Haroche and his wife.

“Without knowledge of the microscopic world of atoms, molecules and photons, these discoveries would not have been possible. That knowledge comes from basic research, fueled by human curiosity,” said Professor Haroche.

According to Professor Haroche, basic research is the foundation for all human technological progress, but initially most scientists did not set any specific practical goals, but only out of curiosity to learn and explore the natural world. This is a special, extremely humane thing for human science to continue to make new advances and make many meaningful discoveries.

Professor Serge Haroche, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics 2012, speaks at the event

Basic science is a fertile ground for applications to flourish, often in completely unexpected ways. Basic science and technological progress can only develop together, and in harmony.

Professor Serge Haroche, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics 2012

The prominent French quantum physicist believes that for science to develop effectively, it needs a free and trusting environment where researchers are encouraged to pursue their imagination and creativity. Only when fundamental discoveries are made can people think of practical applications.

Professor Serge Haroche and colleagues plant and water trees at the Nobel Tree Garden at the ICISE Center

Professor Serge Haroche and representatives took a souvenir photo next to the Nobel Tree Garden at ICISE Center

Sharing his impressions during his visit to Vietnam, Professor Haroche said he realized that the Vietnamese Government is particularly interested in developing quantum technology as part of its strategy to promote a knowledge-based economy.

"Vietnam has an abundant source of young, studious and inquisitive human resources. A good education system along with a long-term investment policy in basic research will be the key to Vietnam's sustainable development in the field of science," Professor Haroche said.

Professors and leaders of Gia Lai visit the scientific space at ICISE Center

The 2012 Nobel Prize winner also stressed the role of international cooperation in a global science context affected by geopolitical tensions and the spread of anti-science views.

In addition to Professor Haroche, the international conference “100 years of quantum physics” gathered 80 professors and scientists from 14 countries. Among them, many of the world’s leading speakers attended, such as: Professor Hans Bachor (Australia), Professor John Doyle (Harvard, USA), Professor Alberto Bramati (France - Singapore), Professor Michel Brune (France), Professor Arno Rauschenbeutel and Professor Vahid Sandoghdar (Germany), Professor Claude Weisbuch and Dr. Michele Leduc (France)…

Professor Tran Thanh Van delivered a welcome speech at the opening ceremony.

The workshop attracted hundreds of scientists, young researchers, and domestic and international students to attend.

The conference has more than 40 scientific reports, focusing on the topics of quantum optics, quantum communication and computation, and research directions at the intersection of condensed matter physics, atoms, chemistry and applied quantum technology...

The conference marks a century of development of quantum physics, a field that has changed human perception and opened the era of quantum technology with many breakthrough applications in modern life.

At the opening ceremony, Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan presented flowers to congratulate Professor Tran Thanh Van and Professor Le Kim Ngoc who had just been awarded the Legion of Honor Officer by the President of France. Provincial leaders also visited and presented flowers to welcome the couple who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics to attend the conference.

Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan presented flowers to congratulate Professor Tran Thanh Van and his wife.

Quantum science is a bold breakthrough

Professor Nguyen Quang Liem, President of the Vietnam Physics Association, said that quantum science is a bold turning point away from classical thinking, formed in the early 20th century with groundbreaking contributions from scientists such as Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg, Schrödinger... From here, it opened the foundation for modern technologies such as semiconductors, lasers and quantum computers.

Professor Nguyen Quang Liem, President of the Vietnam Physics Association, spoke.

According to the President of the Vietnam Physics Association, Resolution 57 of the Politburo, which has just been issued, will create new momentum to promote the development of science and technology, especially quantum research, contributing to training and fostering a generation of young Vietnamese scientists.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/giao-su-doat-giai-nobel-vat-ly-2012-khoa-hoc-can-moi-truong-tu-do-tin-cay-de-sang-tao-post816747.html