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Experiment supports a promising route to more robust quantum computing
Experiment supports a promising route to more robust quantum computing Physicists at the University of Cologne observe quantum states consistent with theoretical predictions for topological superconductivity — a key ingredient in a potential approach to more...
ML4Q Concepts Series #10 Kicks Off: Novel Approaches in Scalable Quantum Computing
ML4Q Concepts Series #10 Kicks Off: Novel Approaches in Scalable Quantum Computing The tenth round of the ML4Q Concepts seminar series has successfully kicked off! This edition focuses on Novel Approaches in Scalable Quantum Computing and is organized by Markus...
Erwann Bocquillon appointed W3 Professor at the University of Cologne
Erwann Bocquillon appointed W3 Professor at the University of CologneErwann Bocquillon has successfully completed his tenure track and was appointed W3 Professor at the University of Cologne as of 1 October 2026. As an ML4Q professor at the Institute of Physics II, he...
ML4Q Fellowship Call Now Open for 2027
An important mission of ML4Q is to provide early career stage researchers in the quantum science and technology field (both experimentalists & theorists) with excellent work environment, space for developing own research ideas and training opportunities. ML4Q has...
Doors Open with the Mouse: Discovering Physics Hands-On
Doors Open with the Mouse: Discovering Physics Hands-On Once a year, numerous organisations, companies and research institutions open their doors to curious children and families for the “Türen auf mit der Maus” event. On 3 October 2026, more than 30 young visitors...
Science on Stage: Quantum Physics at Theater Bonn
Science on Stage: Quantum Physics at Theater Bonn How do the principles of quantum physics translate into tomorrow’s technologies? The new “Science on Stage” series brings cutting-edge research to the theatre stage. Following the opening event on quantum...
Exploring Transport, Topology and Anyons: ML4Q Summer School 2026
Exploring Transport, Topology and Anyons: ML4Q Summer School 2026 From September 28 to October 2, 2026, the ML4Q Summer School on Transport, Topology and Anyons brought participants together at the Forum M in the historical center of Aachen. This five-day event...
Looking Back: Physics Project Days 2026 in Aachen
Looking Back: Physics-Project-Days 2026 in Aachen © Mane KaladzhianFrom September 9 to 12, 2026, the Physics Project Days (PPT) took place in Aachen for the third time! Over the course of these four days, 40 female students spent time at RWTH Aachen University....
ML4Q Annual Conference 2026
ML4Q Annual Conference 2026From September 9 to 11 the ML4Q community came together at the 2026 annual cluster conference. Members, associates and interns from all cluster sites met at the Westerwald Treff to discuss current achievements in their research area,...
Critical scaling in a quantum gas of light
The emergence of critical behavior near phase transitions, where thermodynamic quantities and the spatial correlation lengths diverge, is a fundamental hallmark of statistical physics, famously manifested in classical phenomena like critical opalescence. In a recent work published in Science Advances, researchers from M. Weitz’s group at University of Bonn, in collaboration with J. Schmitt from Heidelberg University and a theory team at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, demonstrated that this critical scaling can be realized in a two-dimensional quantum gas of light.
From the Lab to the Soapbox: ML4Q at Soapbox Science Rheinland
Anyone walking through Cologne on July 4 might have found themselves in the middle of cutting-edge research. Standing on simple wooden soapboxes in the city centre, female and non-binary researchers from ML4Q, CECAD and CEPLAS presented their work to the public. Despite the summer heat, passers-by stopped, listened, asked questions and joined the discussion.
From Quantum Chips to Distant Stars: A Night of Discovery
Tiny quantum structures. Distant stars. Big questions. On July 3, ML4Q and the cluster of excellence DYNAVERSE brought them all together at Nacht der Technik Cologne.
More than 60 visitors joined us for an evening of talks, laboratory tours and direct encounters with researchers. They explored, asked questions and experienced science beyond the textbook.
10. Nacht der Technik Köln – 3. Juli 2026
Am 3. Juli lädt die 10. Nacht der Technik Köln mit dem Cluster Bergisch Gladbach dazu ein, Wissenschaft und Technik an vielen Orten in der Region zu entdecken. 55 Unternehmen und Organisationen stellen sich mit spannenden Führungen, Workshops, Vorträgen und...
Pint of Science brings quantum research to Cologne pubs
What happens when quantum research leaves the lecture hall and moves into Cologne’s pubs? At Pint of Science, visitors could experience exactly that again this year. Over three evenings, researchers from Cologne-based scientific institutions met with people who were curious about science. They explained, answered questions and discussed their work — all in a relaxed pub atmosphere.
Shuttling Spins: The Road to Scalable Quantum Computing with Lars Schreiber, Mats Volmer, Max Beer
In this episode of ML4Q&A, hosts Chandana Rao and Mira Sharma speak with Dr. Lars Schreiber (RWTH Aachen University), along with his PhD students Mats Volmer and Max Beer, about the challenges of scaling silicon-based spin qubit quantum computers. Lars Schreiber...
Resource-Theoretical Unification of Mpemba Effects: Classical and Quantum
Resource-Theoretical Unification of Mpemba Effects: Classical and Quantum The Mpemba effect, where a hotter system cools faster than a warmer one, has puzzled scientists for centuries. In a recent work published in Physical Review X, Xhek Turkeshi (University...
From Theory to Experiment: Quantum Alliance Collaboration Published in Science
From Theory to Experiment: Quantum Alliance Collaboration Published in Science A new study published in Science highlights the scientific connections within the Quantum Alliance, the consortium of German Clusters of Excellence and research centers working in...
Exciting Insights into the World of Quantum Physics at the Cologne Children’s University
Under the theme “The Road to the Quantum Computer,” this year’s Cologne Children’s University invited young participants on an exciting journey into the world of quantum technology. Students in grades 4 to 6 had the opportunity to experience how modern research works...
Daqing Wang on Quantum Teleportation and Molecules as a Platform for Quantum Technology
In this episode of ML4Q&A, hosts Chandana Rao and Patrick Geraghty speak with Professor Daqing Wang, ML4Q Junior Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Bonn, about his journey through experimental quantum science and the challenges of...
Demonstration of measurement-free universal logical quantum computation
Demonstration of measurement-free universal logical quantum computation In a recent work published in Nature Communications, Friederike Butt and Markus Müller from RWTH Aachen University and the Forschungszentrum Jülich, in collaboration with experimental teams at...
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for innovation in low-temperature microscopy
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for innovation in low-temperature microscopy European Research Council awards physicist Daqing Wang from the University of Bonn Junior-Professor Daqing Wang from the University of Bonn has received a Proof of Concept Grant from the...