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Single photon emitter takes a step closer to quantum tech

Published:05.05.22 — 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.

Solar nanowire-nanotube filter offers easy access to clean water

Published:12.04.22 — Scientists at EPFL have developed a highly efficient water purification filter that uses only solar power. The prototype can supply clean drinking water even at remote places to small populations and can be easily scaled-up.

Two IPHYS researchers awarded ERC Consolidator Grants

Published:18.03.22 — Two professors at EPFL’s Institute of Physics have been awarded Consolidator Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). As Switzerland currently has a non-association status to Horizon Europe, their projects will be financed by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).