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Quantum physics - from paradox to technological revolution

In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Philipp Treutlein explains how things work in the world of atoms and what this has to do with quantum technology.

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Rare quantum effect paves the way for topological quantum computing

Scientists at the Universities of Basel and Cologne have revealed a key superconducting effect in topological insulator nanowires. Their findings bring topological insulator nanowires closer to serving as the foundation for stable,…

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New WSS research center for molecular quantum systems

The University of Basel and the University of Bern are setting up a new research center to enable the construction of superconducting quantum units. The Werner Siemens Foundation is supporting the project with a total of CHF 15 million over…

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Prof. emer. Dr. Peter Oelhafen passed away

In deep mourning we have to say goodbye to Prof. emer. Dr. Peter Oelhafen.

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Michael Steinacher awarded with honorary doctorate

The Faculty of Science awarded its honorary doctorate to electrical engineer Michael Steinacher. He has opened up uncharted academic territory by developing precision electronics, and his commitment has inspired the interest of many young…

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Parisa Fallahi receives POWHER Award 2024

Parisa Fallahi, co-founder and CEO Basel Precision Instruments GmbH, received POWHER Award 2024.

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Daniel Loss to receive the 2024 Jan Czochralski Award

In recognition of his lifetime of research achievement in materials science, Daniel Loss, Professor of theoretical physics at the University of Basel, will be awarded the Jan Czochralski Award 2024 from the European Materials Research…

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

The Swiss federal government is launching a national initiative to consolidate Switzerland’s leading position in quantum science. This initiative will also benefit the internationally recognized quantum research at the University of Basel:…

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Paolo Colciaghi wins SPS Award for his PhD thesis

The Swiss Physical Society (SPS) awards prizes to young physicists for outstanding research in the early stages of their careers. In 2024, Dr. Paolo Colciaghi has won the SPS Award in all Physics Domains, sponsored by ABB. Paolo is a former…

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From Bulk to Nanostructures: Understanding Carrier-Phonon Dynamics in Semiconductors

Grazia Raciti (Zardo group)

Increasing the complexity of semiconductor quantum devices

Speaker Anasua Chatterjee, TU Delft

Imaging Electron Transfer at the Molecular Scale by Atomic Force Microscopy

Speaker: Laerte Patera (University of Innsbruck, Department of Physical Chemistry)

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