OUR Mission
FQxI catalyzes research and outreach primarily on questions at the foundations of physics and cosmology. FQxI supports high-risk, high-reward science—in particular new frontiers and innovative ideas integral to a deep understanding of physical reality that lie beyond the remit of conventional institutional support and funding. FQxI strives to make science more effective and equitable in all its efforts.
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Video: Natalia Ares: Can Quantum Measurements Fuel Tiny Engines? PUZZLE X Keynote Talk
Join us for a keynote talk by Dr. Natalia Ares, a leading quantum physicist exploring the boundaries of what’s possible in quantum mechanics. In her research, Dr. Ares has investigated using quantum measurements to extract work and power micro- and nano-scale engines. This approach is inspired by Maxwell’s demon and could have important implications for creating very small-scale devices or sensors. Natalia Ares explains the conceptual foundations behind her research and walks through some of her groundbreaking experiments demonstrating quantum measurement-powered engines.
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“FQxI is a fundamental resource in the landscape of contemporary intellectual work in science. Thank you FQxI!”
Carlo Rovelli
“FQxI advances human knowledge as no other organization on earth, daring to gaze with a sharp eye and an open mind over the horizon in physics and cosmology, yet always maintaining highest standards of scientific analysis and integrity.”
Robert Lawrence Kuhn