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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

Art, ZQE, Quantum Science & Technologies, Physics |

Between Ritual and Research: Judith Neunhäuserer’s “Formation of a Quantum Henge” at TUM

An installation at the Center for Quantum Engineering at TUM campus Garching explores how scientific knowledge is shaped, bridging abstract physics,…

Quantum Science & Technologies, Start-ups, Research, Chemistry |

QuantumDiamonds Secures €91 Million for Next-Generation Chip Inspection

Co-founded in 2022 by Kevin Berghoff and Dr. Fleming Bruckmaier (CTO) as a spin-out of the Technical University of Munich.

Quantum Science & Technologies, Chemistry, Award |

Erich Hückel Prize 2026 for TUM Alumnus Prof. Wolfgang Domcke

The award, endowed with €7,500, will be presented on 16 September 2026 during the 62nd Symposium on Theoretical Chemistry.

Quantum Science & Technologies, MCQST, Research, Chemistry |

Proteins can be selectively controlled with radio waves

Biochemical Quantum Sensor Instead of Semiconductor

Munich Quantum Valley, Quantum Science & Technologies, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, MCQST, Research, Physics |

Quantum computer opens a new path to practical scientific applications

The results mark an important step toward practical applications of quantum computing in physics and materials research.

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

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