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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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21 Mar 2025 / News, Research

Topological Portal to the Dark Matter

18 Mar 2025 / Events, People

Quantum physics - from paradox to technological revolution

12 Mar 2025 / Research

Rare quantum effect paves the way for topological quantum computing

Events

Neuer Hörsaal 1, EG Foyer

Host:
Martino Poggio

Nano- & Quantum Physics Seminar

Engineering emergent topological phases in van der Waals heterostructures

Marco Gibertini, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

06 May 2025

12:15

Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

QCQT Seminar

Nonreciprocal synchronization of active quantum spins

Tobias Nadolny (Bruder group)

09 May 2025

14:00 - 15:00

Neuer Hörsaal, 1. Foyer EG

Host:
Dominik Zumbühl

Colloqium

Fractional Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect and Chiral Superconductivity in Graphene

Speaker: Long Ju, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

13 May 2025

12:15

Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

QCQT Seminar

Impact of surface treatments on the transport properties of germanium 2DHGs

Nikunj Sangwan (Hofmann Group)

13 May 2025

12:45

Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG

QCQT Seminar

Development of planar Ge/Si1-xGex" heterostructures for quantum computing

Arianna Nigro (Zardo Group)

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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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