New Publication in Materials Today Communications featuring FIB measurements
Published: 25. 2. 2026We are pleased to announce the publication of the open access article: Structure, nanostructure and unconventional magnetic state of the light rare-earths based CexPrNdSm (x = 0.01–1.5) medium-entropy alloys The article has been published in the journal Materials Today Communications and is available online. Our ...
Read moreDr. Jaka Vodeb presents quantum simulation of False-Vacuum Decay at Qubits 2026
Published: 11. 2. 2026Dr. Jaka Vodeb from the Nanocenter presented at Qubits 2026, the annual conference organized by D-Wave Systems and held this year in Boca Raton, Florida. The talk demonstrated how a programmable quantum annealer with over 5,000 superconducting flux qubits can serve as an experimental platform for studying false-vacuum ...
Read moreArticle Imaging of electrically controlled van der Waals layer stacking in 1T-TaS2 in Nature Communications
Published: 24. 11. 2025Our latest scientific contribution presents the use of advanced X-ray imaging techniques to watch, in real time, how an exotic “hidden” metallic state forms inside the quantum material 1T-TaS₂ when it is electrically switched. Unlike conventional memristors that create tiny conductive filaments, this material develops a ...
Read moreDr. Jaka Vodeb on quantum computing in a podcast on Prvi program RTV Slovenia
Published: 20. 11. 2025In the latest episode of Radiosfera, broadcast on the Prvi program of Radio Slovenia, the discussion focused on the fascinating principles of quantum computing – technologies widely regarded as the next major breakthrough in science and innovation. Dr. Jaka Vodeb, explained how quantum computers and related technologies ...
Read moreFirst Quantum Computing Day at Rudolfovo
Published: 6. 11. 2025Rudolfovo, Novo mesto, November 6, 2025, – the Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto – hosted the First Slovenian Quantum Computing Day, bringing together leading national and international experts in quantum technologies. The event, opened by Prof. Dr. Janez Povh and Prof. Dr. Leon Cizelj, provided an overview of ...
Read moreCongratulations to Dr. Matjaž Humar – recipient of the 2025 Zois Award
Published: 16. 10. 2025We are proud to announce that our colleague Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matjaž Humar, is a recipient of the 2025 Zois Award for outstanding scientific achievements in the field of microscopic sources of laser and quantum light. According to the official explanation of the award committee, Dr. Humar and his research team were the ...
Read moreProject Umem4QC featured as a good practice example in ERCEA report
Published: 15. 10. 2025The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) has published its latest review “ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Exploring the innovation potential of ERC-funded research”. The report highlights project Umem4QC as an example of good practice. The project was carried out between 2017 and 2018 by the Jožef Stefan ...
Read moreThe 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics – Celebrating Pioneers of Quantum Mechanics
Published: 8. 10. 2025The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three distinguished scientists for their groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics: John Clarke (UK/USA), Michel H. Devoret (France/USA), and John M. Martinis (USA). Their pioneering work has advanced our understanding of quantum systems, paving the ...
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