The Nexus building’s auditorium hosted the screening of the medium-length documentary “El tragaluz cuántico”, an event that drew a large audience and demonstrated the growing interest in scientific dissemination through innovative audiovisual formats.
The documentary, produced in 4K, focuses on research into the photomultiplier tube, a key device in the study of light and photons. Through a careful visual narrative, “El tragaluz cuántico” presents this instrument as a kind of “window” that, depending on the approach, allows us to observe both the macrocosm and the microscopic world. The device’s almost “magical” nature serves as a common thread that brings complex scientific concepts closer to the general public, even to people with no prior interest in science.
The production was carried out by the IMM-UPV in coordination with the IFIC (CSIC-UV), with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) – Ministry of Science and Innovation, thus reinforcing the institutional commitment to the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The event was introduced by María José Martínez, director of the Cultural Action Area of the Vice-Rectorate for Art, Science, Technology, and Society at the Universitat Politècica de València, who highlighted the importance of building bridges between science and society through accessible and attractive cultural initiatives.
After the screening, attendees completed an evaluation questionnaire, followed by a question-and-answer session with the team that created the documentary. This space for dialogue was characterized by high and intense participation, with interventions that generated a dynamic exchange of ideas and reflections on light, technology, and the role of science in understanding the world.
The remarkable attendance and enthusiasm of the audience consolidate “El tragaluz cuántico” as an effective proposal for bringing scientific research closer to the public, demonstrating that science, when well communicated, can also be a captivating cultural experience.
