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A Nano-Roundabout for Light

09. December 2016

[Translate to English:] Für den anderen Atomzustand bewegt sich Licht im Kreisverkehr gegen den Uhrzeigersinn

At TU Wien, it was possible to create a nanoscale optical element that regulates the flow of light particles at the intersection of two glass fibers…

Geraldine Fitzpatrick selected as ACM Distinguished Member

06. December 2016

Prestigious distinction for the Head of the Institute for Design and Assessment of Technology

New Quantum States for Better Quantum Memories

22. November 2016

[Translate to English:] Ein künstlicher Diamant unter dem optischen Mikroskop. Da der Diamant viele Stickstoff Fehlstellen enthält, fluoresziert er in roter Farbe.

How can quantum information be stored as long as possible? An important step forward in the development of quantum memories has been achieved by a…

Controlling Electrons in Time and Space

15. November 2016

[Translate to English:] Laserpulse werden auf eine Metallspitze geschossen und lösen Elektronen heraus.

Sharp metal needles can be used to emit electrons. A quantum effect opens up new possibilities of controlling electron emission with extremely high…

Excursion Semmering base tunnel

14. November 2016

Photo of the group — © TU Wien, Institute of Geotechnics

As part of the lecture Rock and Tunnel Construction, interested students visited 2 construction lots of the construction site of the Semmering Base…

Two Paths at Once: Watching the Buildup of Quantum Superpositions

11. November 2016

Scientists observe how quantum superpositions build up in a helium atom within femtoseconds. Just like in the famous double-slit experiment, there are…

Work Programme recognized by ESFRI

11. November 2016

[Translate to English:] First Page on: NGL_CombinedReport_230816_Complete document_0209-1 — © Atominstitut

The work programme of Neutron & Quantum Physics Group has been singled out by the ESFRI Scripta entitled "Neutron scattering facilities in Europe:…

Watching Quantum Jumps

07. November 2016

Scientists from TU Wien (Vienna, Austria) and Germany present the most accurate time measurements of quantum jumps to date.

Autonomy and academic freedom under further pressure in Turkey: EUA statement of solidarity with universities and scholars

04. November 2016

The European University Association (EUA) would like to express its support for the higher education community in Turkey following the further…

Nanostructures Made of Pure Gold

03. November 2016

[Translate to English:] Nanostruktur aus Gold — © MM Shawrav, TU Wien

It is the Philosopher’s Stone of Nanotechnology: using a technological trick, scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) have succeeded in creating nanostructures…

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