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Quantum research in two ways: from proving someone's location to simulating financial marketsQuantum physics 13 February 2026Quantum physics may sound abstract, but PhD candidates Kirsten Kanneworff and David Dechant show that quantum research can also be very concrete. Toge...
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A new microscope for the quantum age: finally seeing how quantum materials behavePHYSICS 12 February 2026Physicists in Leiden have built a microscope that can measure no fewer than four key properties of a material in a single scan, all with nanoscale pre...
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Global network puts spotlight on quantum softwareQUANTUM 10 February 2026Quantum software is essential to make quantum technology work. Research centers QuSoft and aQa work together at the forefront of the Netherlands’ quan...
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Quantum theater show with Leiden script a big hit among 1600 Amsterdam childrenPHYSICS 03 November 2025Physicists from Leiden University wrote the script and ensured that every experiment in the performance was scientifically accurate. The kickoff of th...
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Fourteen Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grant23 October 2025The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to 14 Leiden researchers. This grant of a maximum of 850,000 euros will enable them to start ...
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Pianist Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin unites science and music in concertPHYSICS 01 October 2025On December 10, Kazakh pianist and composer Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin will perform at the Stadsgehoorzaal in Leiden. A remarkable event where music and mod...
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Astronomers and surgeons join forces in the operating theatreQuantum and space 22 July 2025Astronomers and surgeons from Leiden are collaborating with industry to develop an optical instrument that delivers faster, more accurate imaging of t...
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How quantum is your quantum computer?PHYSICS 14 July 2025Can you prove whether a large quantum system truly behaves according to the weird and wonderful rules of quantum mechanics — or if it just looks like ...
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Leiden physicists search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particlePHYSICS 27 June 2025Is it possible to measure subtle oscillations caused by dark matter moving through the earth? A Dutch-American physicist team have discovered a new ro...
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Next quantum computer comes to the Netherlands22 October 2024Europe's latest quantum computer is set to arrive in the Netherlands. The Dutch IT cooperative, SURF, which supports education and research institutio...
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A theory rarely proves true in practice14 October 2024Leiden students often prefer complicated theory and a difficult test to experiments. Yet associate professor Paul Logman believes students learn a lot...
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Chasing gravitational waves: damping vibrations in underground Einstein Telescope04 September 2024Leiden scientists and companies receive 1.37 million euros to develop technology for the Einstein Telescope. This underground telescope will measure g...
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Three quantum-safe cryptography methods standardised for global use19 August 2024Three quantum-safe cryptography methods have been standardised for worldwide use since this week. Léo Ducas co-designed the two primary PQC methods se...
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Former scientific director physics remains active. ‘Through this role, I continue being part of the future.’05 August 2024For many years, he was active in various management positions at the LION and even after his retirement he is still very involved. Professor Jan Aarts...
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Lowlands visitors will teach scientists more about quantum mechanics30 July 2024Goldband, Skrillex, Róisín Murphy and... quantum: the latter may not be a band but is part of the Lowlands line-up nonetheless. Scientists from Leiden...