Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world

<p>What does quantum physics have to do with vibrant oil paintings and the ghostly grin of a disappearing cat? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this month’s <em data-start="480" data-end="503">Physics World Stories</em> podcast, host Andrew Glester takes a colourful look at how we visualize – and try to make sense of – the curious world of quantum mechanics.</p> <p>First up is <a href="https://www.felicityinkpen.co.uk/">Felicity Inkpen</a>, a Scotland-based artist who began her career in physics and neuroscience before turning to art full-time. Her painting <em data-start="798" data-end="815">Qubits, Duality</em> appears on the cover of a <a href="https://physicsworld.com/p/magazine/archive/physics-world-quantum-briefing-2025/"><em>Physics World</em> <em>Quantum Briefing</em></a> published to celebrate the <a href="https://quantum2025.org/">2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology</a> (IYQ).</p> <p>Felicity shares her journey from academia to art, and how her experien...