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.

Les experts du "vrai" menacés dans un contexte de guerre informationnelle et de post-vérité.

Résumé : Nous dresserons dans un premier temps l'état des menaces et attaques semblables contre la liberté d'informer et la liberté académique, dans un contexte international de désinformation massive, d'IA, d'accaparement des ressources, de "post-vérité" etc. Les journalistes, pourtant piliers de la démocratie en tant que "4e pouvoir", sont menacés. En parallèle, le rôle social des chercheurs, eux-aussi acteurs centraux de notre espace public démocratique, est remis en cause. Et pourtant, ces deux professions que tout rassemble ont bien du mal à se parler...Dans un deuxième temps, nous explorerons toutes les causes de l'incompréhension entre scientifiques et journalistes, qui pourtant partagent tant de points communs. Différences de publics, de méthodes, de temporalités et de discours, ces deux professions qui ont pour objectif de produire "le vrai", renforcer le savoir et la connaissance, ont pourtant bien des difficultés à communiquer.

Pauline Amiel est maitresse de conférences en information-communication, spécialiste du journalisme et des médias, à l'EJCAM (école de journalisme et de communication de l'université d'Aix Marseille), qu'elle dirige depuis 2022. Également vice-présidente communication d'amU, elle participe à la stratégie de rayonnement de cette université.

Abstract: Elementary particles, just like Pokemons, have different properties and are categorized in different families depending on how they behave. For some time now, it has been the goal of many physicists to catch them all and complete our Pokedex, which we now call the Standard Model. In addition to re-introducing the most well known ones, this seminar will provide an overview of the newest generations of particles, what they can do and how scientists were able to detect them. So come join me to learn more about particles, Pokemons, and even maybe hear about some legendary particles physicists are still trying to catch.