Quantum technology

At TUM, we are pursuing cutting-edge research in quantum technology. We are creating the basis for technical innovations that will make people’s lives easier in the future through interdisciplinary collaboration of natural and engineering sciences.

Tobias Vogl investigates single photon sources in 2D materials in an experimental setup
3/13/2024
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Quantum cryptography across large distances

Satellites for quantum communications

Through steady advances in the development of quantum computers and their ever-improving performance, it will be possible in the future to crack our current encryption processes. To address this challenge, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are participating in an international research consortium to develop encryption methods that will apply physical laws to prevent the interception of messages. To safeguard communications over long distances, the QUICK³ space mission will deploy satellites.

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3/1/2024

Cover story: Circular economy

New issue of the "Faszination Forschung" magazine

Circular strategies are intended to create sustainable material and product cycles. Multidisciplinary research groups are developing solutions for the automotive industry. Also in this issue: How close is the point of no return? Climatic changes often build up continuously for years, leading to a tipping point that may be irreversible. And: AI systems in medicine must be particularly trustworthy - find out how data can be reliably protected.

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1/25/2024
Reading time: 9 Min.

Multidisciplinary research domain

Shaping the Dawn of the Quantum Age

Electrons that spin to the right and the left at the same time. Particles that change their states together, even though they are separated by enormous distances. Intriguing phenomena like these are completely commonplace in the world of quantum physics. Researchers at the TUM Garching campus are using them to build quantum computers, high-sensitivity sensors and the internet of the future.

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Eva Weig (left) and doctoral candidate Maria Kallergi discuss the measurements of a nanostring in front of a Vector-Network-Analyzer.
12/12/2023
Reading time: 4 Min.

New micrometer Quantum systems

Vibrating nanostrings

Eva Weig and her team are building mechanical quantum sensors large enough to be seen under an electron microscope. One day, they could become fundamental components of a new quantum technology.

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Prof. Andreas Reiserer in his lab with an experimental setup.
11/17/2023
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Interview with quantum physicist Prof. Andreas Reiserer

Quantum internet: "The biggest problem is data loss"

Researchers around the world are working on a network which could connect quantum computers with one another over long distances. Andreas Reiserer, Professor of Quantum Networks at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), explains the challenges which have to be mastered and how atoms captured in crystals can help.

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Robin Allert (left) and Prof. Dominik Bucher are working on new quantum sensors.
10/19/2023
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Quantum sensors make microscale NMR spectroscopy possible

A miniature magnetic resonance imager made of diamond

The development of tumors begins with miniscule changes within the body's cells; ion diffusion at the smallest scales is decisive in the performance of batteries. Until now the resolution of conventional imaging methods has not been high enough to represent these processes in detail. A research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed diamond quantum sensors which can be used to improve resolution in magnetic imaging.

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Robert Wille, Professor for Design Automation
9/29/2023
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Interview with Prof. Robert Wille on quantum computing software

“Munich is becoming a hotspot for quantum computing software”

Most of us use software applications on a daily basis, for example when writing emails or surfing the internet. But how will future programs look like when new technologies such as quantum computers arrive on the scene? Prof. Robert Wille and his team are already developing the software of tomorrow today. In October, they are bringing the who’s who of the software community together – for a forum to exchange ideas. In this interview, he explains what the forum is all about and what makes Munich such a unique research location.

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Prof. Barbara Kraus
9/27/2023
Reading time: 4 Min.

NewIn: Barbara Kraus

“Quantum computers will lead to previously unknown applications”

In the this episode of our "New In" series, we introduce Prof. Barbara Kraus. The physicist is looking for computable rules regarding the behavior of quantum systems to facilitate reliable new applications.

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Antonia Wachter-Zeh, Professorship of Coding and Cryptography
9/8/2023
Reading time: 5 Min.

Post-quantum cryptography

Quantum-safe data encryption

Due to the special way they function, quantum computers will be capable of breaking current encryption methods. A competition initiated by the US federal agency NIST aims to change this. It is seeking algorithms that will successfully resist cyber attacks from quantum computers. However, it has become evident that it will be far from simple to develop suitable cryptographic schemes. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have submitted two proposals to the NIST competition. They feel optimistic about their results.

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1/25/2023
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New power for the Digital Transformation

TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology founded

As part of its TUM Agenda 2030 the Technical University of Munich (TUM) opened its TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) with a gala ceremony. In organizational terms, the School unifies the disciplines Mathematics, Informatics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies and is intended to increase brand-building synergy potentials for an accelerated Digital Transformation.

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