Welcome to ct.qmat
We are the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat – Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter. Established in 2019, the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster ct.qmat is a leading international center for research on topological and complex quantum matter. Our aim is to develop a deep understanding of quantum phenomena in general and to identify materials in which those phenomena are observed in the laboratory. This is supported by educating and attracting top-level students and scientists as well as by supplementing infrastructure in both Würzburg and Dresden.
ct.qmat in a Nutshell
ct.qmat unites two of the leading research hubs in condensed matter physics: Dresden and Würzburg.
Powerful Network for Cutting-Edge Research. ct.qmat’s Würzburg spokesperson Ralph Claessen highlights its remarkable achievements:
"At the heart of our research are complexity and topology, two exciting key areas in modern condensed matter physics. We’ve developed quantum materials with unprecedented features, such as manganese bismuth telluride. Our team has made significant strides in superconductivity, topological insulators, and topological lasers. From two universities and our external partners, a network has grown that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts."
Continuing the Quantum Revolution. ct.qmat is leading the way, says its Dresden spokesperson Matthias Vojta:
"We’re leading the field with our discoveries. Developing a wide variety of materials using state-of-the-art synthesis techniques, we’ve firmly established Würzburg and Dresden as Germany’s premier centers of topological materials physics. We’re driven by curiosity and a commitment to systematically understanding topological physics. We also reach out to the public, including by launching an escape room for kids in 2024. That’s something we’re really passionate about!"
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04 Dec 2024
11:00 am – 12:30 pmQuantum Alliance Community Networking Event
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16 – 18 Jan 2025
QMA Bridge Dresden 2025
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17 – 22 Jan 2025
RETHINKING PHYSICS - Exhibition Opening in Würzburg
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17 Jan – 05 Feb 2025
RETHINKING PHYSICS - Exhibition Opening in Dresden
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31 Mar – 02 Apr 2025
Sixth QMA Retreat (Jena)
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02 – 04 Apr 2025
Third Spring School "Topological Quantum Matter"
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22 Nov 2024
CT.QMAT24: International Conference Puts Dresden at the Forefront of Quantum Physics
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04 Oct 2024
Don’t delay—book now!: Quantum Adventures in Dresden During Fall Holidays at the Kitty Q Escape Room
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27 Sept 2024
Temporarily apart: Research team succeeds in ultra-fast switching of tiny light sources
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18 Sept 2024
International Conference Spotlights New Quantum Phenomena: CT.QMAT24 puts Dresden at the Center of Quantum Physics
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17 Sept 2024
Würzburg Physics Team Electrifies the Quantum World
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23 Aug 2024
Würzburg Theory Experimentally Confirmed: Kagome Superconductor Makes Waves
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22 Aug 2024
Dynamic Progress into the Second Funding Period: Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence Seeks Continued Funding with New Name ctd.qmat
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25 Apr 2024
12:00 pmKitty Q – A Quantum Adventure: Germany’s First Quantum Physics Escape Room for Children Opens in Dresden
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