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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

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From simple to high tech: NAT fellow uses sticky tape to analyse magnetic and optical changes in two-dimensional semiconductors

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In January 2025 at the MCQST General Assembly, Prof. Barbara Kraus was elected as the new co-spokesperson of the Munich Center for Quantum Science and…

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TUM researchers combine magnetic resonance spectroscopy with fluorescence microscopy

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Julia Draeger (Group of Prof. Dominik Bucher) was awarded second place at the prestigious Quantum Future Award 2024 for her outstanding Master's…

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In recognition for many years of excellence in research and teaching

Quantum Science & Technologies, ERC, Research, Award |

ERC Consolidator Grants for Prof. Michael Knap and Prof. Andreas Reiserer.

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A new push for antiferromagnetic magnonics at the Walther-Meißner-Institute and TUM School of Natural Sciences

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Researchers of the QTAS team are developing a novel method to detect single cancer cells with high precision after short time intervals. In…

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From the scanner at the supermarket checkout to high-speed internet surfing to fibre optic cables: developments in quantum physics have long been part…

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Computers that solve complex problems in the shortest possible time, guaranteed tap-proof networks, and intelligent sensors: quantum technologies…

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