Quantum mechanics teaches us that vacuum is not empty, but rather it is teemed with fluctuations: their impact on the atomic scale was explored during the course of last century, but their effect on larger condensed-matter systems remained elusive. In a recent work published in Nature, our colleagues Josefine and Lorenzo have demonstrated how to exploit these fluctuations to improve the robustness of very fragile quantum states, advancing a novel way to manipulate quantum matter.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of our conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL). This event will highlight the significant advancements and impact that the QCL has had in various fields, from spectroscopy to communications. Over the next few days, leading experts and researchers will gather to share their insights and explore the future of this groundbreaking technology!
Our postdoc Urban Senica participated in the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physics as a Young Scientist. Read about his impressions of this unique event in his short article published by the Department of Physics.
Elsa, a PhD student in our physics lab, has secured her third consecutive poster prize with her research on "Ultrastrong Light-Matter Interaction at the Single Element Level." Her work sheds new light on how individual elements interact with light, offering insights crucial for advancements in nanophotonics and quantum technologies!