INL Celebrates International Day of Light 2025 with Focus on Quantum Science and Technology

On May 16, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) held a public event dedicated to quantum science and technology, marking the International Day of Light 2025. This year’s edition aligned with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), commemorating a century since the foundation of quantum theory.

The event featured engaging presentations from INL researchers on key topics in quantum research, including photon-based quantum computing, diamond quantum sensors in neuroscience, and the role of topological materials in light detection. These talks aimed to make cutting-edge quantum technologies more accessible to the general public.

Visitors also took part in guided tours of INL’s advanced research facilities, including labs for electron microscopy, nanofabrication, and quantum sensing technologies. Live demonstrations gave attendees a closer look at how INL scientists use light at the quantum level to drive innovation in nanotechnology and materials science.

The event was organised in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Day of Light, the MICRODIA node of the Portuguese Platform of Bioimaging (PPBI), and the IYQ2025 global initiative. It concluded with a networking coffee break, an interactive science quiz, and a Q&A session with researchers, encouraging dialogue between the scientific community and the public.

Through events like this, INL continues to promote awareness and understanding of quantum science, highlighting its potential to transform fields such as health, computing, and sensing.