What is «La medida del universo»
«La medida del universo» is an outreach conference on how physics describes what we cannot experience directly. It starts with a simple question: what units, models, and tools do we use to study reality, from the smallest scales to the universe as a whole?
The talk will be held at the Santiago Grisolía Auditorium of the Museu de les Ciències, as part of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències programme for Science and Technology Week, alongside other activities such as the round table «Eclipse 2026».
Who is giving the talk
The conference «La medida del universo» will be delivered by researcher Verónica Sanz, from IFIC (Instituto de Física Corpuscular), as announced by the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
Topics covered
In «La medida del universo», Verónica Sanz will explore several fundamental questions in modern physics. The starting point is the units used to measure physical quantities, leading to concepts such as the quantum vacuum.
The talk will also address initial conditions and the arrow of time, two ideas linked to the evolution of physical systems and our understanding of time’s passage. The central theme is how the act of measurement has transformed our comprehension of nature, from everyday life to contemporary physics. This event is designed for anyone curious about science, with no specialised knowledge required.
