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From Aerospace to Quantum: Bridging the Gap in the Quantum Revolution

Araceli Venegas‐Gomez, Carmen Martín Valderrama

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations

Abstract

Quantum refers to the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. Araceli Venegas-Gomez, former Young Minds (YM) EPS member who was also part of the YM Action Committee from 2016 to 2020, contributes to the public and business awareness of science and quantum technologies, providing a bridge between research and industry.

DOI: 10.1051/epn/2025502

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