On April 11, 2025, VIS played a starring role at “La danza dei qubit” – the headline event in Pisa celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology – with the public debut of “Quantum pills“, an animated video series designed to make the complex world of quantum physics accessible to everyone through engaging storytelling and visuals.
On April 11, 2025, the iconic Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa was transformed into a spectacular open-air theater for “La danza dei qubit” (The dance of the qubits), a unique event marking the launch of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ25). Organized by the Department of Physics of the University of Pisa and INFN, and supported by international partners, the evening brought together art, science, and technology in an engaging public celebration.
One of the highlight of the evening was the premiere of “Quantum pills“, a series of four-minute animated videos produced by VIS, funded by the DIGIQ European project and inspired by QPlayLearn. These videos are crafted to introduce audiences of all ages to the fundamental concepts of quantum physics and quantum technologies, using clear language, playful metaphors, and captivating visuals. The project exemplifies VIS’s commitment to making advanced scientific knowledge engaging and understandable for all audiences.
The event began at 19:30 with a flash mob, where dancers embodied the mathematical formalism of quantum states, each movement representing a qubit in a quantum computer. The choreography, inspired by an idea from Sherbrooke University in Canada, gradually involved the audience, making the mysteries of quantum mechanics tangible and participatory.
As night fell, the walls of the Camposanto monumentale were illuminated by a striking videomapping display. The light show visualized the “quantum walk”, using patterns whose intensity reflected the probability of finding a quantum particle in a given region.
“La danza dei qubit” was the result of an international collaboration, coordinated by the University of Pisa and Institut Quantique at Université de Sherbrooke, with contributions from CircleU, the Elsa Ghezzi Dance School, Première Progetto Danza, MUMU srl, and a diverse team of scientists, artists, and communicators.