BarBQ September: Sensing Quantum Randomness
In this BarBQ edition we want to dig in into the effects of Quantum beyond the physics lab and move towards human perception. Join us to discuss Sensing Quantum Randomness motivated by the current work of Prof. Sebastian Klotz (Musikwissenschaft- HU Berlin).
Invited Guests:
Prof. Sebastian Klotz, Matthias Zöller (HU)
Further TBA
Sensing (Quantum-) Randomness
Can listeners distinguish micro-variations in beats which are generated by quantum random number generators (QRNG) from variations based on pseudo or classical randomness by PRNGs or electronic noise-based Random Number Generators? Guest Researcher Matthias Zoeller and musicologist Sebastian Klotz from Humboldt University present the results of a listening experiment led by music psychologist Mats Küssner which they hope to expand to a larger project. They seek to find out if there are intuitive ways to sense quantum randomness in the domain of sound resp. music and, at a more advanced stage of this Art & Science Project, in the audio-visual domain in an extended-reality installation.
Here are some key challenges: which mapping strategies should be chosen, i.e. which musical parameters should be exposed to randomized processes?
How do perceptual and aesthetic specifics of musical genres (from J.S. Bach to electronica) affect the outcome?
Are there perceptual effects of randomizes stimuli in digitally produced sound/music plus visuals that can only be achieved by quantum randomness? If so, how could non-classical frameworks like Quantum Physics and Endophysics be applied to understand these phenomena?
Weblink: https://www.musikundmedien.hu-berlin.de/de/musikwissenschaft/trans/mitarbeiter_soz
BARBQ is an open networking event designed to bring the community together and promote the exchange of opinions and ideas in the quantum field among students, founders, scientists, as well as technically and non-technically interested individuals. The event is aimed at a broad audience that wants to learn more about quantum topics and the quantum community in Berlin.
We look forward to seeing you every second Tuesday of the month at leap, each time featuring new and inspiring presentations on various quantum topics such as quantum science, startups, technology, projects and much more.
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From October to April, you can enjoy a cocktail in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by snacks. From May to September, we also fire up the grill.
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Leap Quantum Technology Hub
Registration: https://luma.com/x0jgodx4
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