The heritage
Volta’s thinking and discoveries continue to generate dialogue between science, culture and society. Podcasts, videos and multimedia contributions offer new perspectives on his heritage, giving voice to scholars, popularisers and enthusiasts.
Experiencing science
Science and Peace
La scienza non è solo un percorso di scoperta, ma anche un esercizio di responsabilità verso la società e il futuro. In questo incontro esploreremo il sottile confine tra innovazione e dovere etico, partendo dall’eredità di uno dei giganti della fisica del Novecento: Enrico Fermi.
Experiencing science
Quantum light and the future of communications
We are currently experiencing the second quantum revolution: an era in which light is becoming the medium for ultra-fast, unbreakable communications. We will explore how quantum physics protects our data and which technologies are reshaping the way we exchange information in the future.
Experiencing science
Technology, Reading and Inclusion
Aprire un ebook o cercare informazioni online dovrebbe essere un gesto semplice, ma per milioni di persone con disabilità visive non è ancora così. Scopriremo come l’accessibilità digitale sia una responsabilità condivisa e un’opportunità per progettare meglio e rendere la conoscenza davvero di tutti.
LCSAS evenings
Beyond home automation: digital tools for managing your home
Rising costs and environmental requirements are driving the shift towards PropTech: affordable and user-friendly digital tools for managing energy consumption, expenses and maintenance. These apps help small property owners and tenants improve energy efficiency, save money and build safer, more cohesive neighbourhood communities.
LCSAS evenings
From sand to computers: quantum technologies where you least expect them
Quantum mechanics has revolutionised modern physics, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of the universe. The challenge today is to develop new technologies by harnessing the laws of quantum physics, with a view to surpassing the performance and limitations of the most advanced solutions and application methods.
LCSAS evenings
From leaves to quantum computers
It’s not just about technology: the principles of quantum mechanics underpin certain natural processes, such as the growth of a tree. Starting with the world around us, let’s see how this field has led to technological applications that we use every day, sometimes without even realising it.
Podcast
The scientific legacy of Alessandro Volta – with Paolo Mazzarello and Lucio Fregonese | Volta Ep. 1
In this first episode, dedicated to Volta’s biography and scientific contributions, Raffaele Danna, deputy editor of Pandora Rivista, talks to:
Paolo MAZZARELLO, Professor of History of Medicine at the University of Pavia and Director of the Kosmos Museum of Natural History;
Lucio FREGONESE, Associate Professor of History of Physics at the University of Pavia and Director of the Museum of the History of the University of Pavia.
Podcast
Electrochemistry and the discovery of the elements – with Gianfranco Pacchioni | Volta Ep. 2
In this second episode, dedicated to electrochemistry and the discovery of the elements, Daniele Molteni, editor of Pandora Rivista, talks to:
Gianfranco PACCHIONI, Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of Milan Bicocca
Podcast
The thousand forms of energy – with Petra Rudolf | Volta Ep. 3
In this third episode, dedicated to the importance of Volta’s discoveries in relation to current energy transition issues, Leonardo De Deo, editor of Pandora Rivista, talks to:
Petra RUDOLF, Full Professor of Solid State Physics at the University of Groningen
Podcast
Volta and particle physics – with Michela Prest | Volta Ep. 4
In this fourth episode, dedicated to the importance of Alessandro Volta in particle physics, Federica Greco, editor of Pandora Rivista, talks to:
Michela PREST, Full Professor of Physics and Director of the Department of Science and High Technology at the University of Insubria.
Talent Garden
Introduction to the project
In this introductory video, Paola Dubini, President of the Alessandro Volta Foundation, and Michele Borzatta, member of the board, talk about the creation of Talent Garden, the context in which it was conceived and the vision that guides its development, outlining the project’s objectives, method and future prospects.
Talent Garden
Past celebrations
Paola Dubini, President of the Alessandro Volta Foundation, and Michele Borzatta, a member of the Foundation’s Board, reflect on the significance and legacy of the major Volta-themed celebrations of the past, which served as opportunities for cultural expression, innovation and active participation.
Talent Garden
The Nobel Prizes
Federico Canobbio, a member of the Scientific Committee of the Lake Como Festival of Light, explains how Como has become an international hub for science, thanks to the presence of numerous Nobel laureates: from the historic 1927 conference of physicists to the Foundation’s contemporary initiatives.
Talent Garden
Quantum mechanics
Professor Maria Bondani, a lecturer at the University of Insubria and a researcher at the CNR, guides students through an exploration of quantum mechanics. It is not merely a complex theory, but a key to understanding many technologies and phenomena that are already part of our daily lives.
Talent Garden
Voltian places
Join Pietro Berra, president of the Sentiero dei Sogni Association, on a journey of discovery through the places associated with Volta: from the Tempio Voltiano, described by its curator Gianmarco Cossandi, to the sites in Como and the surrounding province that bear traces of the scientist’s life, research and discoveries.
LCSAS evenings
Quantum light and the future of technology
Light is not just about illumination: thanks to quantum mechanics, we can harness its properties to revolutionise the way we communicate, compute and measure the world.
Experiencing science
Interactive and intelligent technologies tailored to human needs
The importance of human-centred and inclusive design in overcoming digital barriers. Through co-design and case studies, this explores how accessibility and the celebration of diversity drive technological and social innovation.
