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Photo (© Prof. Dr. Abdulhakem Elezzabi (University of Alberta)): Prof. Dr. Markus Betz (TU Dortmund, left) and Dr. Michael Schulz (president and founder of Class 5 Photonics, right) congratulate Dr. Hendrik Rose on the Best Student Paper Award.

Congratulations to Dr. Hendrik Rose for receiving the Best Student Paper Award at SPIE Photonics West 2023 for his outstanding research work.

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The Federal President of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier has appointed Professor Christine Silberhorn, Head of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems and holder of the Chair of Integrated Quantum Optics at Paderborn University, to the German Science and Humanities Council.

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Image (© T. Hummel): The detected photon count rate in gated mode (data points) is significantly higher than the maximum count rate in continuous mode (dashed line).

In a recent publication, PhoQS researchers demonstrate temporal control of superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SNSPDs) - and achieve detection advantages.

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Photo (Paderborn University, Jennifer Bounoua): Prof Dr Johannes Blömer (left), Vice President for Research and Junior Academics, awarded prizes for excellent dissertations to: (from left to right): Dr Raschid Abedin, Dr Marius Dörner, Dr Philipp Dierks und Dr Hendrik Rose.

Dr Hendrik Rose has been awarded a prize for his outstanding dissertation “Theoretical Analysis of the Interaction between Semiconductor Nanostructures and Quantum Light: From Single Pulses to Four-Wave Mixing“.

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Screenshot (09.11.2022) der Towercam der Universität Paderborn mit Ansicht der Baustelle P10 © Universität Paderborn

Im vergangenen November, etwa ein halbes Jahr nach Spatenstich, war die Bodenplatte des Forschungsbaus fertiggestellt. Hier erfahren Sie, wie viel Material bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt verbaut wurde.

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Anlässlich der diesjährigen Nobelpreisverleihung veranstalteten Wissenschaftler*innen der Universität Paderborn am vergangenen Samstag ein Abendkolloquium. Die Vorlesungsreihe stieß auf großes Interesse.

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© Lingling Huang; Die Physikerin Prof. Dr. Lingling Huang hat den Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel-Forschungspreis der Ale-xander von Humboldt-Stiftung erhalten.

Die Physikerin Prof. Dr. Lingling Huang hat den renommierten Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel-Forschungspreis der Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung erhalten. Nominiert wurde sie von dem Paderborner Physiker Prof. Dr. Thomas Zentgraf.

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Foto (Universität Paderborn, Besim Mazhiqi): Die Wissenschaftler*innen des PhoQS entwickeln u. a. höchsteffiziente Detektoren, deren Eigenschaften bei ultrakalten Temperaturen erforscht werden.

Wissenschaftler*innen des PhoQS nehmen den diesjährigen Nobelpreis zum Anlass, die Grundprinzipien der Quantenphysik auf anschauliche Weise zu erklären und darüber hinaus die Relevanz von Quantenforschung aufzuzeigen.

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Lithiumniobat-Wellenleiterprobe mit angeklebten Glasfasern (Detailaufnahme)

As a guest, professor Vivian Kendon gives a talk – everyone interested is kindly invited!

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In the third episode of the Paderborn physics podcast, Dr. Christof Eigner gives insights into quantum photonic experiments and associated laboratory requirements.

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The Quantum Future Academy, hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), offers insights into the world of quantum technology. Applications are possible until 20th November 2022!

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In 2022, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has opened its Programme to Promote the Return of Highly Qualified Young Researchers from abroad to young scientists in the field of quantum technology. Applications can be submitted until 11 January 2023.

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Illustration photo (Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi): Researchers from the ‘Integrated Quantum Optics’ working group entangle photons, the smallest possible light particles.

Researchers at Paderborn and Ulm universities are developing the first programmable optical quantum memory.

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On Sunday, August 28, the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University will open its laboratories, clean rooms and lecture halls in buildings P7 and P8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Photo (Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi): The groundbreaking ceremony on 21 March represented the beginning of work on the new building PhoQS Lab.

Promoting international quantum research – New building at Paderborn University receives funding from the federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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