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Quantum Science & Technologies

Quantum sensors made from diamond. Image: Andreas Heddergott / TUM

Quantum Science & Technology unites the research fields of Quantum Physics and Information Science in a common framework. In this active area of research, the NAT School combines fundamental science with technological applications to shape the future of quantum matter, computation, simulation, communication, and sensing. The research spans fundamental science and bridges the gap to engineering applications, fostering the development of technologies such as quantum computers. These efforts strengthen TUM’s position in the field, enhancing its global standing and societal impact.

  • Quantum algorithms, error corrections, and quantum circuits
  • Hardware development and qubit design
  • Software stack, quantum control, verification, and benchmarking

  • Theory of entanglement
  • Universal description of many-body systems
  • Applications in quantum chemistry, high energy physics, and cosmology

  • Quantum networks
  • Efficient quantum interfaces
  • Development of new sensing capabilities

  • Highly tunable quantum materials
  • Topological states of matter
  • Hybrid quantum systems

News - Quantum Science & Technologies

BioSysteM, Quantum Science & Technologies, Physics, Award |

2025 Rudolf Kaiser Prize goes to Dr. Florian Dirnberger

The TUM Junior Fellow received the award at a reception at the Center for QuantumEngineering on April 10, 2026.

Munich Quantum Valley, MCQST, Physics, Award |

Ignacio Cirac receives Feynman Prize

Prof. Ignacio Cirac, Director at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and TUM Professor, has been awarded the 2026 ICTP-IBM Richard…

Quantum Science & Technologies, Physics, Award |

The order of the quantum world

Interview with Leibniz Prize winner Frank Pollmann

Quantum Science & Technologies, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, Research, Physics |

“Invisible” magnets for faster IT

Prof. Johannes Knolle represents the TUM School of Natural Sciences in this Japanese-German consortium

Quantum Science & Technologies, MCQST, Research, Physics |

Targeted Shaking Stabilizes Exotic Quantum States

Groundbreaking Research Findings in Quantum Simulation

Quantum Science & Technologies, MCQST, Research, Chemistry |

Spin-based quantum technology in a 1D material

Spin defects in boron nitride nanotubes open new avenues for nanoscale measurement techniques.

Quantum Science & Technologies, MCQST, Physics, Award |

IMPRS-MCQST-Supervision Award 2025: Recognizing Outstanding Supervision

Professors Ignacio Cirac and Johannes Knolle receive recognition for their guidance of junior researchers.

Quantum Science & Technologies, Research, Physics |

Fractional Charges Meet Frictionless Currents: A new quantum route to superconductivity

New study reveals how superconductivity can emerge from exotic anyons in fractional quantum Hall systems, linking two of physics’ most intriguing…

BNMRZ, Quantum Science & Technologies, MCQST, Research, Chemistry |

The Quantum Bead Game

Exact visualization provides intuitive access to the quantum world

FRM II, Quantum Science & Technologies, symposium, Physics |

From entanglement to spin liquids: conference brings leading quantum researchers to Garching

The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics.…

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