JOŽEF STEFAN INSTITUTE
Department of Complex Matter
Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Dynamics of Quantum matter

We explore non-equilibrium many-body dynamics in quantum systems that experience symmetry-breaking, topological, or jamming transitions. These systems encompass superconductors, charge-density wave, and magnetic materials.

Experimental Soft Matter Physics

The research is conducted within the “Light and Matter” research program. The interaction of light with matter is one of the most important fields of physics and optical processes are indispensable in many branches of modern industry.

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March 25, 2025
At the opening of the 33. Days of Jožef Stefan, Dragan Mihailović presented a lecture on the self-organization of quantum systems. He discussed how symmetry, topology, causality, and space-time fluctuations shape the ...
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Researchers at the Jožef Stefan Institute Collaborate with Google to Develop Advanced Quantum Chips

April 16, 2025

Researchers from the Nanocenter at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, in collaboration with Google’s Quantum AI lab, are developing a new generation of quantum chips that promise enhanced stability and efficiency for quantum computers. The project focuses on improving the stability of quantum bits (qubits), the fundamental building blocks of quantum computing, whose reliable performance is crucial for further technological progress in the field.

At the core of the research is the use of a layered material, tantalum disulfide, which enables the creation and precise control of quantum states through electrical pulses. This represents a significant step toward the development of practical quantum electronic components.

The project is taking place during the year declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, further emphasizing the global importance of research in this rapidly evolving domain.

You can read more in the original article published on STAznanost: Slovenian Laboratory Collaborates with Google to Develop Technology for a New Generation of More Stable Quantum Chips.