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How cells correct errors under time pressure

Research

How does a cell balance risk and speed when dividing? EPFL scientists have developed and experimentally tested the first mathematical theory that describes the cell’s best strategy for dividing safely and efficiently.

Scanning electron micrograph of a polygon resonator. The inset shows the shape of the perimeter mode. Credit: Mohammad J. Bereyhi (EPFL)

New nanomechanical oscillators with record-low loss

Research

Researchers at EPFL have built nanomechanical oscillators that oscillate billions of times before stopping. These record-low mechanical losses are enabled by the symmetry of mechanical resonators shaped as regular polygons.

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Single photon emitter takes a step closer to quantum tech

Research

To get closer to quantum technology we need to develop non-classical light sources that can emit a single photon at a time and do so on demand. Scientists at EPFL have now designed one of these “single photon emitters” that can work at room temperature and are based on quantum dots grown on cost-effective silicon substrates.

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Upcoming Events

Comments on the volume of the black hole interior in 2d gravity

17-05-202217-05-2022

With: Gabor Sarosi (CERN)
Place and room: BSP 727
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Concentration and Dispersion for Nonlinear Waves

18-05-202218-05-2022

With: Joachim Krieger
Place and room: BSP 727
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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23-05-202223-05-2022

With: Prof. Erwin Frey, LMU
Place and room: CE 1 4
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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