760 search results for “quantum physics” in the Public website
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Fermions and Bosons: Excitons in strongly correlated materials
Promotors: Prof.dr. J. Zaanen, Prof.dr.ir. H. Hilgenkamp
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Understanding the physical properties that affect the lipid organization in the skin barrier
It is the aim of this project to better understand how the physical properties of lipids influences the structure and overall barrier function of the skin.
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Vincent Croft-
Science
v.a.croft@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4799
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Dunja Wackers
Science
wackers@physics.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5500
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Julia Cramer
Science
j.cramer@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Plan B for particle physics: finding long lived particles at CERN
This thesis discusses the discovery potential of Intensity Frontier experiments.
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Bridging the gap between physics and chemistry in early stages of star formation
A dense region of a gaseous and dusty cloud collapses to form a protostar surrounded by a disk and an envelope. This thesis uses both observations and models to study physical and chemical conditions of these protostellar systems which are likely where planets start to form.
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Paul Hudson
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
p.f.hudson@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9330
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and Quantum Matter and Optics specialisation is one of the two programmes Leiden offers in experimental physics. The programme can be tailored to individual needs and interests.
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Transport coefficients and low energy excitations of a strongly interacting holographic fluid
In this thesis, classes of strongly interacting quantum field theories, have been studied.
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Simon Marshall
Science
s.c.marshall@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Vincent Koeman
Science
koeman@physics.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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The symmetry of crystals and the topology of electrons
Promotor: J. Zaanen, Co-Promotor: V. Juricic
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LIACS part of European consortium to boost industrial quantum computing
The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is a proud member of the NExt ApplicationS of Quantum Computing (NEASQC) consortium, which recently received an ERC H2020 grant to stimulate the state-of-the-art in industrial quantum computing. LIACS contributes research and development of new…
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‘The first quantum computer will fill a sports hall’
The worldwide race to the quantum computer is in full swing. This computer can bring about a breakthrough in discovering medicines and new materials. Leiden researchers, together with the TU Delft, are taking part in the race. There is now a dossier online about their work.
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Synthetic, Physical and Computational Chemistry of Propeller-shaped Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
This thesis systematically studies the physicochemical properties of non-planar, propeller-shaped, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The synthesis of several so-called propellerenes is described on a gram scale, using optimized procedures aimed at using less hazardous reagents and reducing the amount…
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Third annual Physics Science Day
On Tuesday September 11th, the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) organizes the third edition of its annual Science Day. Scientists from disciplines all across the physics spectrum will elaborate on their research during seventeen interactive talks. LION organizes the event to showcase the full range…
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Career prospects
The Research in Physics, Classical/Quantum Information specialisation is an excellent stepping stone for pursuing a PhD degree in projects that involves Physics and Data Science This specialisation also prepares you for a broad array of career prospects in research and industry, including software engineer,…
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Dialogue, collaboration and quantum: opening academic year Faculty of Science
With a call for dialogue and collaboration, vice dean Bart de Smit kicked off the new academic year for the Faculty of Science on Tuesday 3 September. Theoretical physicist Carlo Beenakker outlined the possibilities of quantum as a disruptive technology.
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Life on a Strip
Joanna Krenz defended her thesis on 15 May 2018.
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Raindrops on the roof-technique reveals new quantum liquid
Koen Bastiaans and his colleagues discovered a new quantum liquid unlike anything ever seen. They did it by using a technique that can be compared to listening to the sound of raindrops falling on a roof. Publication in Science 29 October.
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Two ERC grant for Leiden Physics
This year, two Leiden physicists have earned a prestigious ERC Starting Grant. With a budget of 1.5 million euros, this is one of the largest individual grants for scientists.
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Contact
Do you have any questions about the master’s programme Research in Physics: Classical/Quantum Information? Please contact us.
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Leiden involved in three out of five Physics Vrije Programma grants
NWO has assigned Physics Vrije Programma grants to five collaborations of physicists. Leiden University is involved in three of them.
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The interpretation of physical activity wearable data and its relation with metabolic and brain health in older adults
Quantifying physical activity (using accelerometers) and combining the frequency and intensity of activities with health data (brain MRI, traditional clinical parameters and metabolomics) is of utmost importance to monitor mobility and health among older individuals and study health promotion during…
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Towards efficient low-temperature CO2 electrolysis
In what way can the chemical properties of cobalt porphyrines be adjusted to optimize their selectivity and activity when using them for the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to methane and methanol?
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Research
Physicists at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) conduct fundamental research into physical phenomena. They are inspired by curiosity and the desire to know more about the world in which we live. This research has always paved the way for new practical applications. These are something that the…
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Physics in the picture: cancer cells as an explosion of fireworks
When you think of physics, do you think only of complicated formulas? You’re not the only one. Therefore, every year, the Leiden Insitute of Physics organises the LION Image Award to show another side of physics: beautiful images about intriguing science. The winner of the 2022 photo competition captured…
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Participatory Sense-making in Physical Play and Dance Improvisation: Drawing Meaningful Connections Between Self, Others and World
The starting point of Hermans' research is how both children's physical play and dance improvisation by professionals can be considered somatic practices where sense-making manifests itself in and between bodies, and through movement.
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Programme structure
The programme offers you the ability to combine experimental research with theoretical courses. The programme helps you grow into an independent and skilled physicist.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Physics and Classical/Quantum Information at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Physics Nobel Prize to Former Lorentz Professor
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2016 goes to David Thouless, Michael Kosterlitz and Duncan Haldane for theoretical discoveries in the field of topological materials. Haldane spent part of 2008 in Leiden; he is the 14th Lorentz Professor to win a Nobel Prize.
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Education
The Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) offers bachelor and master level education in physics at Leiden University.
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Student projects
To get an idea of the science communication products and research that is possible, a few examples of student projects of recent years are shown below.
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Participatory sense-making in physical play and dance improvisation: drawing meaningful connections between self, others and world.
The starting point of Hermans' research is how both children's physical play and dance improvisation by professionals can be considered somatic practices where sense-making manifests itself in and between bodies, and through movement.
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About the programme
The MSc programme Physics offers 5 research-oriented specialisations where you can focus on Theoretical Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics, Biological and Soft Matter, Cosmology or Casimir pre-PhD. You can also combine Physics with education, management or science communication.
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New perspective in quantum mechanics and better sleep for PhD students
Besides physics, the sleep of PhD students also benefits from Vitaly Fedoseev's PhD research. He will receive his doctorate on July 7 for his work on optomechanics within quantum mechanics. And also on a setup that eliminated the need for PhD students to push a button every hour for 72 hours.
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Applications of AdS/CFT to strongly correlated matter: from numerics to experiments
PhD defence
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About the programme
The specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes mandatory courses and electives (60 EC) and two research projects (60 EC).
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Koen Bastiaans wins first Paul & Tatiana Ehrenfest physics thesis prize.
The winner of the Paul & Tatiana Ehrenfest physics thesis prize 2020 is Koen Bastiaans. He carried out his PhD research in the group of Milan Allan and defended his thesis in December 2019 cum laude at Leiden University.
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Koenraad Schalm Group - String Theory and Experiment
Truth is stranger than fiction. In 1997 Juan Maldaceña discovered a remarkable dictionary that translates equation for equation the physics of black holes in string theory into the more conventional physics of quantum mechanics of interacting particles. The remarkable possibility exists that…
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Ana Achúcarro Group - The Early Universe
We explore the particle physics and quantum world at the time of the big bang.
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Dutch and Japanese researchers collaborate with leading quantum software developer Qu&Co
Vedran Dunjko (LIACS and applied Quantum algorithms (aQa) Leiden) and Tomoyuki Morimae (Kyoto University) are to collaborate with Qu&Co. Qu&Co is a leading European developer of quantum software.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Astronomy and Cosmology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Astronomy and Instrumentation at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Astronomy and Business Studies at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible forAstronomy and Data Science at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Astronomy and Science Communication and Society at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Astronomy Research at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.