In 2025, the global scientific community commemorates a century since one of the most revolutionary developments in physics — the birth of quantum mechanics. This milestone marks 100 years since the groundbreaking work of physicists like Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Born, and others, who laid the foundation for a theory that would redefine our understanding of the universe.

Quantum mechanics emerged in 1925 with Heisenberg’s matrix formulation, soon followed by Schrödinger’s wave mechanics in 1926. These ideas challenged classical physics, introducing concepts such as wave-particle duality, quantum superposition, and the uncertainty principle — all of which continue to shape modern science and technology.

Department of Physics ITS has organized a Quantum Centennial Festivity by a series of seminar in the topic of “Menelusuri Jejak Sejarah dan Menyongsong Terobosan Teknologi Kuantum Masa Depan” (in English: Tracing the Footsteps of History and Welcoming Future Quantum Technology Breakthroughs). This event was successfully held on June 16, 2025 at Teater B, Department of Physics, FSAD – ITS.