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A tiny detector for microwave photons could advance quantum tech

Published:06.04.26 — EPFL researchers have built a device that detects individual microwave photons with up to 70 percent efficiency, operating continuously and without complex reset steps.

Noise limits today's quantum circuits

Published:02.04.26 — A new theoretical study involving EPFL shows how the noise in today’s quantum computers limits how much work their circuits can really do, and how this affects training and simulation.

Students launch successful quantum hackathon at EPFL

Published:01.04.26 — A group of students from the Master’s in Quantum Science and Engineering and Master’s in Physics organized a quantum hackathon at EPFL with the support of the QSE Center. The first edition of the QPFL Hackathon took place from 27 February to 1 March 2026, received over 200 applications and brought nearly 70 students from Swiss and international universities to campus.

Making quantum vibrations nonlinear

Published:24.03.26 — A research team at EPFL has shown how to engineer controlled nonlinearity of phonons, the quantum units of mechanical vibration, in a chip-based device.

Humanitarian goals go quantum

Published:13.03.26 — Quantum computing could be one of the big technological revolutions of the coming decades. EPFL is working on making it accessible and useful for addressing pressing global issues. 

EPFL welcomes teachers to learn about quantum science and technology

Published:11.03.26 — On February 12, the QSE Center hosted a group of high school teachers from Yverdon-les-Bains for continuing education and exploration of quantum research.