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Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves

Published:24.05.23 — Scientists at EPFL have found a new way to create a crystalline structure called a "density wave" in an atomic gas. The findings can help us better understand the behavior of quantum matter, one of the most complex problems in physics.

EPFL discovery brings us closer to next-generation electronics

Published:09.05.23 — EPFL engineers have found a way to control the interactions between excitons – quasiparticles that may one day transport data and replace the electrons in electronic devices. The engineers’ method involves applying an electric field to a two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting material.

Insights into efficient solar cells from earth-abundant elements

Published:01.05.23 — The School of Engineering’s Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials (LMSC), led by Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, has recently published an article on the potential of zinc phosphide, a semiconductor made of earth-abundant elements, for solar cell production.

EPFL QSE Center co-organized first Swiss Quantum Days event

Published:06.04.23 — From February 1-3, 2023, the inaugural Swiss Quantum Days took place in Villars-sur-Ollon. Co-organized by the four Swiss quantum centers – the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) at EPFL, the Geneva Quantum Centre at the University of Geneva, the Quantum Center at ETH Zurich and the Basel Quantum Center – this event brought together the broad quantum community within Switzerland.

“My classes are constantly evolving”

Published:20.02.23 — Nicolas Grandjean, who won the PolySphère award for best teacher in EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences as well as the PolySphère d’Or for best teacher overall, has a unique approach to teaching physics.

Integrated photonic circuits could help close the 'terahertz gap'

Published:12.01.23 — EPFL researchers have collaborated with those at Harvard and ETH Zurich on a new thin-film circuit that, when connected to a laser beam, produces finely tailorable terahertz-frequency waves. The device opens up a world of potential applications in optics and telecommunications.