Category Archives: Outreach

timekeeper v3

Coding, Outreach

Ever had an issue with people not sticking to their allocated presentation time at one of your events? I certainly do …

After another round of testing at our MQV Annual Meeting in Eichstätt in October, I put together a new version of my little timekeeping tool available at timekeeper.mehlhase.info.

I usually have it running on a Raspberry Pi using Chromium in kiosk mode and use chroma keying on an ATEM Mini Pro to overlay the presentation source with the timer display, all controlled by a tiny five-keys ‘keyboard’.

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IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, Munich Quantum Valley, Outreach, Physics, Quantum Science, Travelling, United States

Last week, I was at the 2025 IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to once again represent Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) with a special focus on its quantum-software activities and the Munich Quantum Software Stack (MQSS).

I also had the opportunity to fly on an Airbus A380 for the first time. Unfortunately, I missed my connecting flight on the way back, so I had to spend an extra night near Denver and wait another two days for my checked luggage to arrive.

What a week – AFQC, WoQ, Laurent and more

Hobbies, Munich, Munich Quantum Valley, Music, Outreach, Physics, Quantum Science

Even within the Year of Quantum Science and Technology, which is packed with public engagement (find them here) and scientific events related to quantum science, this week was special.

After weeks and months of preparation and coordination, the World of QUANTUM finally took place at Messe München from Tuesday to Friday (link to our wrap-up piece will follow). Additionally, Munich Quantum Valley hosted this year’s AFQC on Monday, organised jointly with the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (link to our wrap-up piece will follow).

Apart from these major events and efforts, there were a few more smaller events, parties and meet-ups to attend this week, all crowned by a little-big yet also exhausting treat on Friday night: Laurent Garnier at the Blitz Club.

© MQV | Flavio Cury
© MQV | Flavio Cury
© MQV | Flavio Cury
© MQV | Flavio Cury
© MQV | Flavio Cury
© MQV | Flavio Cury

Quantum Coasters

Design, Munich Quantum Valley, Outreach, Physics

As part of our outreach activities at Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we decided to participate in this year’s Munich edition of Pint of Science in May by opening the MQV Quantum Pub.

In order to adapt our merchandising and educational materials to the pub environment, I came up with the idea for a set of quantum-inspired drink coasters. From coasters with Schrödinger’s cat dead and/or alive and a drink inspired single-qubit-gate coaster, to a full set of quantum-circuit gates to build and discuss your own quantum circuit while having a drink, our media designer Flavio did a great job putting together the visuals for this nice little project.

So look out for one of our upcoming public events and you might just come across our new educational quantum coasters.

Quantum 2025

Berlin, Germany, Humboldt Universität, Munich Quantum Valley, Outreach, Physics, Quantum Science

Today, I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in Germany, hosted by the German Physical Society at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

For me, it was not only the beginning of the celebration of 100 years of quantum science, but also a return to the place where I started my physics studies back in 2001.

Apart from that, we are also working on a number of events and activities within the Munich Quantum Valley to celebrate the quantum anniversary. You can find our ever-growing program for the general public on our dedicated MQV Quantum 2025 website.

Here are some impressions from the event, which included a talk by Nobel Laureate Wolfgang Ketterle to set the stage for the year: