New re­search build­ing for in­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary cut­ting-edge re­search in the field of photon­ic quantum sys­tems

In the international "Photonic Quantum Systems Laboratory" (PhoQS Lab), scientists from experimental and theoretical physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics will work together on an interdisciplinary basis in a building with state-of-the-art technological infrastructure. The aim is to develop new research approaches in the technological development of photon-based quantum applications and in the theoretical and experimental conceptualisation of scalable quantum photonics.

Facts & Fig­ures

  • Construction sum of 82.7 million euros sponsored by the state of NRW, Paderborn University & the federal government
  • Total area 7950 m²
  • Laboratory area 2340 m²
  • of which clean room area 1000 m²
  • and optical laboratory area 1350 m²
  • Office and communication area: 1350 m²
  • Vibration-free measurements thanks to specially decoupled foundations
  • Four full storeys and one partial storey
  • BNB silver certification for sustainable construction

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Mile­stones of the new build­ing

Ground-break­ing ce­re­mony 21.03.2022

Science Minister Pfeiffer-Poensgen breaks ground for new research building.

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Top­ping-out ce­re­mony Novem­ber 2023

To mark the completion of the shell construction work, the Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW (BLB NRW) and the university jointly celebrated the topping-out ceremony.

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Han­dover of the PhoQS Lab to the uni­ver­sity 08.04.2025

On Tuesday, 8 April 2025, Science Minister Ina Brandes, together with Gabriele Willems and Wolfgang Feldmann from BLB NRW, handed over the new research building to the university and institute management in Paderborn.

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Grand open­ing of PhoQS Lab at the end of 2025

The planning is in full swing. The date and further information will follow shortly.

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Con­tact per­son for all ques­tions re­lat­ing to the new build­ing

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Dr. Christof Eigner

Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS)

Head of Laboratories and Scientific Infrastructure

Write email +49 5251 60-5896
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Press re­leases

Press releases on the new PhoQS Lab building

Handover of PhoQS Lab from BLB to Paderborn University April 2025 - Communication BLB Handover of PhoQS Lab to Paderborn University April 2025 - Communication Paderborn University Construction progress Inspections August 2023 Topping-out ceremony PhoQS Lab 27 November 2023 Construction progress (March 2023) Construction progress (Nov. 2022) Ground-breaking ceremony 2022 New PhoQS Lab research building approved (2020) Science Council in favour of funding for PhoQS Lab research building (2020)