University of Basel

Basel Quantum Center

Research

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Bruder group

Condensed Matter Theory

Our research interests comprise quantum computing and quantum coherence, opto- and nanomechanics, quantum synchronization, superconductivity, and ultracold atom systems as well as the development of machine learning techniques for physics.

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Goedecker Group

Computational Physics

Atomistic simulation methods are powerful tools for studying condensed matter systems. Due to the rapidly increasing speed of computers, simulation has become a very active field, offering numerous opportunities to enhance methods and explore new applications.

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Hofmann group

Quantum Electron Devices

Our research focuses on electrons and holes confined in semiconductor-based devices, such as holes in germanium confined into two dimensions by growing a heterostructure of SiGe barriers sandwiching the Ge quantum well, with the emerging states possessing an unusually large mobility and small effective mass.

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Klinovaja group

Condensed Matter Theory

Our group is interested in many aspects of the quantum theory of condensed matter systems with a special focus on topological effects and spin phenomena. We explore the physics of topological insulators, carbon-based systems (graphene, bilayer graphene, and carbon nanotubes), atomic chains, semiconducting 2DEGs, and nanowires.

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Loss Group

Condensed Matter Theory

Our research interests include many aspects of the quantum theory of condensed matter systems with a particular focus on spin-dependent and phase-coherent phenomena ("mesoscopics") in semiconducting nanostructures and molecular magnets.

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Maletinsky group

Quantum Sensing

Pushing sensing technologies into previously inaccessible domains is one of the great challenges in physics. Our research aims to developing sensors that can image magnetic and electric fields with high sensitivity and nanoscale resolution.

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Meyer group

UHV Force Microscopy

Our research interest focuses on Scanning Probe microscopy and surface science. We are studying 2D materials and molecular systems with atomic force microscopy and scanning tuneling microscopy in ultra high vacuum at room and cryogenic temperatures. We are interested in their tribological, electronic and quantum properties.

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Oppermann Group

Ultrafast Spectroscopy & Chiral Dynamics

The principal goal of our research is to capture and understand the molecular transformations that drive biological and chemical processes on the nanoscale. To achieve this, we develop innovative time-resolved spectroscopic tools that use laser pulses to capture both electronic and structural changes in molecular systems on their natural time scales.

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Poggio group

Nanomechanics & Nanomagnetism

Our research group focuses on nanometre-scale mechanics, magnetism, and imaging. We explore the ultimate thermal and quantum limits of mechanical sensors, study how magnetic materials behave on the nanometer-scale, and the use sensitive imaging tools to investigate magnetization patterns, spin configurations, and current distributions.

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Potts group

Quantum Thermodynamics

At the nanoscale, where systems experience fluctuations and quantum effects, our thermodynamic understanding is still being expanded. Our group is a part of this exciting development which promises to produce important contributions to emerging nano- and quantum technologies.

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Schönenberger Group

Nano- & Quantum Electronics

Our group is interested in fundamental electrical properties of engineered nanoscaled devices operating in the quantum regime. We probe these devices by electrical transport measurements both at low and high frequency and at cryogenic temperatures. Our devices are based on novel materials with reduced dimensions.

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Smolenski Group

Quantum Opto-Electronics Group

Uncovering and understanding new collective phases of matter is at the heart of condensed matter physics. The mission of our group is to use ultra-low temperature optical spectroscopy to explore emergent quantum phases by design using artificially-engineered van der Waals heterostructures that uniquely bridge the gap between conventional quantum materials and cold-atom simulators.

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Treutlein group

Quantum Atom Optics

We explore fundamental quantum physics with atoms, photons and phonons and harness it for applications in quantum technology. In our experiments we study many-particle entanglement in Bose–Einstein condensates, explore hybrid atom–optomechanical systems, and develop quantum memories and sensors with atomic vapour cells.

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Warburton group

Nano-Photonics

We apply the concepts of quantum optics to solid-state emitters. The overriding goal is to create useful hardware for quantum information applications: a single photon source and a spin qubit. The single photon source should be a fast and bright source of indistinguishable photons on demand. The spin qubit should retain its coherence over many quantum operations.

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Willitsch Group

Molecular Quantum Technologies

Our work is devoted to exploring the unusual properties of cold molecules and ions and their various applications. This work paves the way for the study and control of chemical reactions of single molecules, for the development of new "molecular" quantum technologies, for spectroscopic measurements with an unprecedented accuracy and for the precise characterisation of chemical reaction mechanisms.

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Zardo group

Nano-Phononics

Our research is focused on the engineering and measurements of phonons and phonon transport in nanostructures. The group has the unique characteristic of combining two areas of expertise for the investigation of the phononic properties of nanomaterials: inelastic light scattering spectroscopy and thermal conductivity measurements.

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Zumbühl group

Quantum Coherence

Our research focuses on low-temperature quantum transport experiments investigating quantum coherence, electron and holes spins as well as nuclear spins and interactions in semiconductor nanostructures.

 

 

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