January 19, 2025

A fast light detector made of two-dimensional materials

Researchers at ETH Zurich have joined forces to develop a novel light detector which consists of two-dimensional layers of different materials that are coupled to a silicon optical waveguide. This extremely fast and sensitive light […]

A novel formulation to explain heat propagation

Researchers at EPFL and NCCR MARVEL have developed a novel formulation that describes how heat spreads within crystalline materials. This can explain why and under which conditions heat propagation becomes fluid-like rather than diffusive. Their […]

Dotphoton and ESA collaborate on Quantum-inspired image compression

Swiss start-up Dotphoton and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a contract to test Dotphoton’s efficient information-preserving image compression technology for use in space applications. Dotphoton’s software provides raw image data compression with guaranteed raw image […]

Unexpected twist in a quantum system

Physicists at ETH Zurich have observed a surprising twist in a quantum system caused by the interplay between energy dissipation and coherent quantum dynamics. To explain it, they found a concrete analogy to mechanics. The […]

Happy New Year 2020!

Quantum is not a destination, it’s a journey. May you enjoy each day of your quantum adventure. Cheers to a bright future. Have a prosperous New Year! Happy New Year 2020 from the Swiss Quantum […]