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Our #ScienceGlossary enters its next round – this time focusing on #ArtificialIntelligence. We explain key concepts that shape the AI debate in science and society, starting with the term #AI itself: go.tum.de/312381

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TUM science glossary entry for 'Artificial intelligence' on a yellow background. It defines AI as a subfield of computer science that develops systems performing tasks requiring human intelligence, typically trained on large datasets. Includes TUM logo and website link: www.tum.de/ai.
June 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Let’s take a closer look at our next #scienceglossary term for the research field #energy: “catalysis". #Catalysts can be metals, chemical compounds, or enzymes — they speed up reactions without being used up: go.tum.de/917142

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Graphic from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) titled 'TUM science glossary – Catalysis.' The text explains that catalysis is a chemical process accelerated by a catalyst, which is not consumed or altered during the reaction and helps save time, energy, and costs. The image has a purple background with the TUM logo and the website www.tum.de/energy
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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What if #AI could see the world like we do?
That’s the idea behind #ComputerVision — machines interpreting visual data to navigate, detect, and decide. Our latest #ScienceGlossary entry explains how it works: go.tum.de/312381

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Infographic from the Technical University of Munich titled 'TUM science glossary – Computer vision'. It defines computer vision as an area of AI that enables machines to understand visual information like images and videos. It involves processing and analyzing visual data for tasks such as image recognition, generation, and interaction. One application mentioned is autonomous driving. The image has a peach-orange background with dark blue text and includes the website link: www.tum.de/ai.
July 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Breaking down complex terms – and making it understandable for everyone: that’s what we aim to do with our new #ScienceGlossary. In keeping with the #QuantumYear2025, let's explore the world of quantum, starting with the term #Quantum: go.tum.de/895011

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An educational graphic from the TUM (Technical University of Munich) science glossary. The image has a blue background with the TUM logo at the top. Below, the term 'Quantum' is defined in bold text as the smallest discrete unit of physical objects, including matter, light, and energy. The description explains that quanta behave differently from classical objects, exhibiting both wave and particle properties. A website link (www.tum.de/quantum-technologies) is provided at the bottom.
April 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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In our #scienceglossary for the research field #energy, today’s term is "sector coupling". #Energysectors are the different areas of the economy where energy is produced, converted, distributed, and used: go.tum.de/917142

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Graphic from TUM explaining the term 'Sector coupling.' It describes how sector coupling connects different energy sectors such as heating, electricity, industry, and transportation. The approach integrates renewable energy sources to promote more sustainable energy use. The image features the TUM logo and the website www.tum.de/energy
October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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On #WorldQuantumDay – held every year on April 14 to increase the visibility of #QuantumScience worldwide – our latest #ScienceGlossary entry features the term #QuantumComputer: go.tum.de/239519

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A graphic from TUM (Technical University of Munich) titled 'TUM science glossary' with the term 'Quantum computer' in bold. The description reads: 'A computer that is based on the principles of quantum mechanics and uses qubits instead of bits. These computers are still in development and have the potential to solve complex problems much faster than conventional ones.' The bottom of the image includes a link: www.tum.de/quantum-technologies."
April 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Have you ever heard of #qubits? These units of information are a fundamental concept in #QuantumScience – and the next entry in our #ScienceGlossary. As part of #QuantumYear2025, we're breaking down key terms, one step at a time: go.tum.de/239519

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A yellow informational graphic from the Technical University of Munich titled 'TUM science glossary.' The main topic is 'Qubits,' which are described as the basic units of information in a quantum computer. The text explains that, unlike classical bits that are either 0 or 1, qubits can exist in a superposition of states and can be entangled with each other. The TUM website link (www.tum.de/quantum-technologies) is displayed at the bottom.
April 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Energy is convertible and can occur in different forms. Next up in our #scienceglossary is the term #energyconversion, which takes place, for example, in #batteries or large-scale #generators: go.tum.de/917142

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Yellow graphic with TUM logo. Title: ‘TUM science glossary – Energy conversion’. Text explains that energy conversion means changing one form of energy into another, e.g. batteries convert chemical into electrical energy and generators convert mechanical into electrical energy. Goal: reduce energy loss and increase efficiency. URL: www.tum.de/energy
October 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Our #ScienceGlossary expands with an essential #AI concept. #DigitalTwins bridge the physical & virtual world and help us model and manage complex systems in real time, like smart factories or urban planning: go.tum.de/312381

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Purple background with the TUM logo. Text reads: "TUM science glossary. Digital twin. A virtual model of a real object, of a (production) process or a system. Using sensors, Internet of Things and data analytics, it reproduces the original in real time, enabling simulation, optimization and prediction. www.tum.de/ai"
August 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Our #scienceglossary continues – with a new entry on #AIsystems that you most likely have used before: #LargeLanguageModels generate and understand language by predicting the next word: go.tum.de/312381

#MachineLearning

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Graphic with the TUM logo and the title "TUM science glossary – Large language models" on a bright green background. The text explains: "Large language models (LLMs) are AI systems for processing, generating, and understanding human language. These large models are trained on large amounts of text. Their current core principle is to predict the most likely next word in a text." The URL www.tum.de/ai appears at the bottom.
June 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Our #scienceglossary continues with the next #energy key term: #fossilfuels. They remain central to today’s #energysupply, while at the same time representing one of the main challenges for achieving #climateneutrality: go.tum.de/917142

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Blue graphic from TUM with the title 'Fossil fuels.' Text explains that fossil fuels like coal and oil are non-renewable resources formed from dead organic material over millions of years. They powered the Industrial Revolution and modern lifestyle, but burning them releases carbon dioxide (CO₂), which harms the climate. Includes TUM logo and website link www.tum.de/energy
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Two particles, one shared state – no matter the distance. That’s #QuantumEntanglement, one of the building blocks of #QuantumTech, and also the next entry in our #ScienceGlossary: go.tum.de/895011

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An orange graphic by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) titled “TUM science glossary – Quantum entanglement.” The description defines quantum entanglement as a unique property of quantum systems, where two parts remain connected even when far apart. These counterintuitive effects form the basis for quantum technologies. The website www.tum.de/quantum-technologies is shown at the bottom.
April 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Our #ScienceGlossary kicks off again – this time all about #energy. We start with #RenewableEnergies, which are key to building a #sustainable future by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and driving climate-friendly technologies: go.tum.de/917142

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Light green graphic with the TUM logo at the top. The text reads: TUM science glossary – Renewable Energies. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and sunlight, replenish themselves relatively quickly and are available in large quantities. They have a lower environmental impact compared to fossil fuels like oil and offer great potential for meeting modern energy consumption needs. At the bottom, the URL www.tum.de/energy is shown.
September 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The #InternetOfThings (#IoT) is the latest entry in our #ScienceGlossary. Connected devices are transforming how we live and work—from #SmartHomes to #AutonomousSystems: go.tum.de/312381

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Blue graphic from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) introducing the term "Internet of Things" (IoT) as part of the TUM science glossary. It explains that IoT refers to networked objects forming a cyber-physical system that use sensors or cloud services to collect data, communicate, and adapt behavior—e.g. in smart homes. Includes the TUM logo and the link www.tum.de/ai.
July 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM