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    22 Nov 2024

    CT.QMAT24: International Conference Puts Dresden at the Forefront of Quantum Physics

    Around 250 scientists from 15 countries gathered in Dresden from September 23 to 27, 2024, for the International Conference on Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter (CT.QMAT24) to discuss pioneering global research and key topics in condensed matter 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

    Germany’s first quantum physics-themed escape room for youngsters—Kitty Q at Technische Sammlungen Dresden—has added more available slots just in time for Saxony’s fall break.

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    27 Sept 2024

    Temporarily apart: Research team succeeds in ultra-fast switching of tiny light sources

    An international team led by the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat has now made remarkable progress with an experiment conducted at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR): The experts were able to induce an extremely fast switching process between electrically neutral and charged luminescent particles in an ultra-thin, effectively two-dimensional material. Published in Nature Photonics.

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    18 Sept 2024

    International Conference Spotlights New Quantum Phenomena: CT.QMAT24 puts Dresden at the Center of Quantum Physics

    About 250 scientists from 14 countries will explore the latest findings from pioneering global research at the International Conference on Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter CT.QMAT24 in Dresden from September 23 to 27, 2024.

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    17 Sept 2024

    Würzburg Physics Team Electrifies the Quantum World

    Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have developed a method to model a central theory of quantum gravity in the laboratory. Their goal: to decipher previously unexplained phenomena in the quantum world.

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    23 Aug 2024

    Würzburg Theory Experimentally Confirmed: Kagome Superconductor Makes Waves

    Superconductivity theory proposed by Würzburg physics team validated in an international experiment: Cooper pairs display wave-like distribution in Kagome metals, paving the way for new technological applications like superconducting diodes.

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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

    Under its new name, ctd.qmat—Complexity, Topology and Dynamics in Quantum Matter, the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence has submitted its application for the second funding period from 2026 to 2032 within the Excellence Competition of the German Federal and State Governments.

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    16 May 2024

    Method Milestone for Quantum Physics: Rapid Test for Topological 2D Materials

    Topological quantum materials are hailed as a cornerstone of future technological advancements. Yet, validating their exceptional qualities has always been a lengthy business. However, researchers at the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have now developed an experimental technique that systematically identifies two-dimensional topological materials through a rapid test.

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    25 Apr 2024
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    Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure: Germany’s First Quantum Physics Escape Room for Children Opens in Dresden

    +++ Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat unveils Germany’s first quantum physics-themed escape room for youngsters in Dresden +++ Kitty Q – A Quantum Adventure at Technische Sammlungen Dresden offers a gamified exploration of quantum physics +++ Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of the Free State of Saxony, has agreed to act as patron +++

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    18 Apr 2024

    Quantum entanglement in quasiparticles: a stealth mode against disorder

    Würzburg physicists of the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have discovered that quantum entanglement toughens up quasiparticles against impurity scattering – even when they are subject to strong disorder.

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    10 Apr 2024

    “A Wonderful Start” – ct.qmat Launches German-Japanese Research Partnership in Quantum Technologies

    The Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat hosted a German-Japanese workshop on February 26 and 27, 2024, setting the course for close collaboration between researchers from both countries. Around 70 participants from Germany and Japan convened in Würzburg to discuss their latest findings in quantum physics research. Organized by ct.qmat and supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the workshop delved into areas such as topology, photonics, magnetism, and the dynamics of electron correlation in solids. This exchange of ideas paved the way for joint projects in the coming years.

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    21 Mar 2024

    A Celebration of Achievement: Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat Marks Its 1000th Publication

    The Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat has recently celebrated a significant achievement with its 1000th publication. To mark this achievement, the authors will receive a trophy at the Cluster Retreat in Weimar at the end of March 2024.

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