The well-travelled quantum explorers Alice and Bob take a visit to Wensleydale and discover that the wierd world of quantum physics is at work even here.  Dr Irene D'Amico will guide you through the strange situations that Alice and Bob encounter including the phenomena of superposition and entanglement.  This is an explanation of some of the ideas in quantum physics presented in a way that you will be able to follow.  Find out about the concepts behind the next generation of computing technology and cryptography.

Don't be afraid of "quantum" - it might be wierd but it is how the world of the atom works and you will surely find it an interesting discussion.  You can even ask questions about it all afterwards.

Dr D'Amico is Reader in condensed matter theory at The University of York. 

This lecture is organised by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society as part of the British Science Association "outreach" programme.

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