Department of Physics
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The Department of Physics heads NCCR SPIN for development of silicon-based quantum computer.
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9.1 million euros COFUND grant for 39 EUCOR PhD students in Quantum Physics

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23 Sep 2024 / Research, People

Daniel Loss to receive the 2024 Jan Czochralski Award

12 Sep 2024 / News, Research

Swiss Quantum Initiative: federal government to promote quantum research projects in Basel

10 Sep 2024 / People

Paolo Colciaghi wins SPS Award for his PhD thesis

Events

Neuer Hörsaal 1

Host:
Richard Warburton

Spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride for quantum networks and sensing

Hannah Stern, Materials Department, University of Oxford

15 Nov 2024

15:15 - 16:30

Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

Host:
P. Maletinsky

Colloquium

Exciting Moiré Materials for Quantum Matter and Light

Speaker: Ajit Srivastava

22 Nov 2024

15:15 - 16:30

Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

Host:
P. Potts

Colloquium

The quantum limits of precision and timekeeping

Speaker: Marcus Huber

25 Nov 2024

16:15 - 17:15

Neuer Hörsaal 1

Host:
Phillipp Treutlein

Towards new parameter regimes in the quantum control of clamped and levitated micromechanical motion

Witlef Wieczorek, Chalmers University, Sweden

06 Dec 2024

15:15 - 16:30

Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

Host:
A. Greljo

Colloquium

Future Circular Collider: What? Why? When?

Speaker: Christophe Grojean

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Over 20 research groups with more than 180 teaching staff.

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Department of Physics

The Departement of Physics of the University of Basel is a center for international top-level research in the fields of nano and quantum physics, and cosmology and particle physics. Our students benefit from the excellence in research that offers them an outstanding range of courses supervised by highly talented assistants and renowned professors.

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