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New perspective in quantum mechanics and better sleep for PhD students 06 July 2022
Besides physics, the sleep of PhD students also benefits from Vitaly Fedoseev's PhD research. He will receive his doctorate on July 7 for his work on ...
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Physicists from Leiden help create world’s smallest Rembrandt 05 July 2022
Museum De Lakenhal is displaying the smallest work of art in the world: a 3D-printed statue of Rembrandt van Rijn, made by sculptor Jeroen Spijker and...
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Young talent: quantum scientist receives Young Scientist Prize 29 June 2022
Only 35 years old and already a research group leader, on his way to tenure. And: numerous papers, grants and fellowships to his name. Leiden physicis...
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In Memoriam - Joan van der Waals 27 June 2022
On 21 June, our beloved colleague Joan van der Waals passed away after a long and rewarding life.
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X-ray mirrors: useful in space, but also for radiation therapy 08 June 2022
A special type of mirror to reflect X-rays has more possible applications than space research. Targeted radiation therapy for cancer, for example. Nex...
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ERC Advanced Grants for four Leiden researchers 26 April 2022
From a new generation of antibiotics and more-effective vaccines to a map of dark matter and new light on Hindu traditions. Four researchers from Leid...
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Towards relevant quantum computers 20 April 2022
Can we use quantum computers in a way that is also relevant to society? With the help of a 2-million-euro NWA grant, Leiden University will work with ...
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Artificial microswimmers work together like bacteria 01 April 2022
Microscopic swimmers such as bacteria do not always swim alone. There are advantages to exchanging information and cooperating. Stefania Ketzetzi and ...
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ERC Consolidator Grants for Leiden researchers 17 March 2022
Five Leiden researchers have been awarded a Consolidator Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). This grant of up to two million euros will enab...
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Understanding superconductivity comes closer with major ERC grant for Milan Allan 17 March 2022
Physicist Milan Allan will build an instrument that will bring superconductivity research further. He has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant of 2 ...
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ERC Starting Grants for five young Leiden researchers 10 January 2022
Five researchers from Leiden University have been awarded a Starting Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). This grant of on average 1.5m euros...
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Ivo van Vulpen is Professor of Science Communication in Leiden 22 December 2021
As of January 2022, Ivo van Vulpen has been Professor by Special Appointment of Science Communication at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION). Van V...
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Veni grant for ten Leiden researchers 14 December 2021
Ten Leiden researchers have been awarded a Veni grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The grant, of up to 280,000 euros, will enable them to elab...
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A computer made of floppy rubber 13 December 2021
A piece of corrugated rubber can function as a simple computer, displaying memory and displaying the ability to count to two. Leiden physicists descri...
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Alexey Boiarskyi appointed full professor 09 December 2021
Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Alexey Boiarskyi has been appointed full professor per 1 October.