[PhilPhys] Call for Abstracts: Algorithmic Randomness and Quantum Mechanics

[Joanna Luc]

Dear All,



I would like to invite you to submit an abstract for our workshop
“Algorithmic Randomness and Quantum Mechanics”, to be held in Kraków,
31.08.-1.09.2026. For details see below.





The term “randomness” often appears in the context of Quantum Mechanics.
The behaviour of quantum systems is said to be random, the outcomes of
quantum mechanical experiments are said to be random, certain devices based
on quantum processes are said to operate in a random way… However, the
concept of randomness is rarely made precise in these contexts. Meanwhile,
in another branch of science – computability theory, also called recursion
theory – a fully precise concept of randomness has been developed, termed
“algorithmic randomness”. How are these two uses of the term “randomness”
related? Is the concept of algorithmic randomness relevant to Quantum
Mechanics? The aim of this workshop is to address various facets of this
question in an interdisciplinary gathering. The event will take place at
the Jagiellonian University in *Kraków* on *August 31st* and *September 1st*,
2026. The format of the workshop will be hybrid: it is possible to
participate either in person or online (but the organizers strongly
encourage in-person participation).



Our keynote speakers are:

   - Jeffrey Barrett (UC Irvine)
   - Eddy Keming Chen (UCSD)
   - Nino Dekkers (Technical University Eindhoven)
   - Carl Hoefer (University of Barcelona)
   - Klaas Landsman (Radboud University)
   - Karl Svozil (TU Wien)



In addition to talks by our invited speakers, we plan a few contributed
talks. We invite submissions concerning any aspect of the relationship
between algorithmic randomness and Quantum Mechanics, including (but not
limited to) the following questions and topics:

   - Does Quantum Mechanics involve algorithmic randomness?
   - Does the answer to this question depend on the choice of
   interpretation of Quantum Mechanics? In particular, can deterministic
   interpretations of Quantum Mechanics be reconciled with quantum
   events/measurement outcomes being random?
   - Does discussion of the relationship between algorithmic randomness and
   Quantum Mechanics shed light on other issues in the philosophy of science,
   such as laws of nature, interpretations of probability etc.?
   - Algorithmic randomness in quantum experiments and technology,
   including random number generators
   - Algorithmic randomness vs. other senses of randomness in physics
   - Generalisations of the standard concept of algorithmic randomness and
   their relevance for physics



Abstracts of about 500 words should be sent to joanna.luc at uj.edu.pl by
*28.06.2026*.

To participate without giving a talk (either in person or online), please
register by sending an e-mail to joanna.luc at uj.edu.pl.



Philevents website: https://philevents.org/event/show/150141





Best regards,

Joanna Luc
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