Welcome to ct.qmat

We are the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat - Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter. Established in 2019, the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster ct.qmat is a leading international center for research on topological and complex quantum matter. Our aim is to develop a deep understanding of quantum phenomena in general and to identify materials in which those phenomena are observed in the laboratory. This is supported by educating and attracting top-level students and scientists as well as by supplementing infrastructure in both Würzburg and Dresden.

Events

  • Schaufensterderforschung-Ct-Qmat-Fotocorneliahoffmann-1920x1080

    12 Sep 2020 – 31 Dec 2021

    ct.qmat at the Technische Sammlungen Dresden

    Dresden is one of the most important scientific research sites in Germany. With the SHOWCASES OF RESEARCH, the Technischen Sammlungen opens a new space where visitors can experience future topics. To this end, interactive exhibits have been set up together with scientists.

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    10 Oct 2020 – 30 Apr 2021

    ct.qmat at the science exhibition of DRESDEN-concept

    The cluster of excellence ct.qmat is the only Cluster that traverses federal state boundaries and - through the close partnership with non-university institutes - a prime example of the local research alliance DRESDEN-concept. DRESDEN-concept celebrates its 10th anniversary with a science exhibition.

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    13 Apr 2021
    03:00 pm – 05:00 pm

    GHN-Colloquium with Dr. Cliò Agrapidis

    The GHN-Colloquium talk series features the female scientists of the Grete-Hermann-Network (GHN)—a newly founded international network of female researchers in condensed matter physics and neighboring research areas to give a lecture on their research and current projects, as well as about their career paths.

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    06 – 09 Sep 2021

    Final FOR1807 conference

    International conference on strongly correlated quantum systems.

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    11 – 13 Oct 2021

    2. QMA Retreat Meeting

    In Erfurt we will meet and talk about your projects.

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    13 – 15 Oct 2021

    First ct.qmat Summer School

    We will meet in Erfurt directly after the 2. QMA Retreat and learn more about complexity and topology in quantum matter.

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News

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    22 Mar 2021

    Jazz, Sport & Quantum Physics - First virtual Cluster Retreat of ct.qmat

    The first conference of the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat exhausted all possibilities of the digital event world.  

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    19 Mar 2021

    Pretty gameful! German Research Foundation grants 100,000 euros for a mobile game on quantum physics

    The Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat takes an unusual approach to attracting new talents. To get children and young people interested in the topic of quantum physics, the research alliance is developing an entertaining mobile game that is intended to be played around the world. 

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    04 Mar 2021

    Quantum World for Everyone!

    A six-minute image video is now available with both German and English subtitles on the YouTube channel of the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat. 

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    22 Jan 2021

    1 million Euros for black holes made from semimetals

    The early career research team leader Tobias Meng launches a three-year research project connecting the physics of semimetals to the theory of black holes. The German-Luxembourg research project has just received funding of roughly one million Euros.

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    15 Jan 2021

    Light and matter. Photonics scientist to occupy the cluster's first junior professorship

    Since a Nature article in 2018, experts have been looking forward to photonic quantum physics from Würzburg. Sebastian Klembt played a key role in the presentation of the first topological isolator made of light and matter. The scientist has been the first junior professor in the Cluster of Excellence since November 2020.

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    14 Jan 2021

    Find a Needle in the Haystack: A New High-Throughput Method for Magnetic Quantum Materials

    With the help of a novel algorithm, magnetic topological compounds can now be searched for automatically. The computer method developed is considered a milestone for research into topological materials and paves the way for systematic identification of such materials, which have so far only been determined on a case-by-case basis.

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    27 Nov 2020

    Freeze like a Star! Web Exhibition Explores the Mysteries of the Quantum World

    The Würzburg–Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat has taken a big step towards popular science communication. The web exhibition “SHOWCASE – Insight into our Research” provides information about the goals, current activities, and research achievements of over 250 international cluster researchers – with easy-to-understand texts, catchy illustrations and entertaining videos.

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    18 Sep 2020

    Quantum honey from black holes

    Researchers of the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have proposed a new quantum material in which electrons move as a viscous fluid–like a kind of quantum honey. If scientists succeed in producing the material in sufficient purity, the effect will be three times stronger than in the “miracle material” graphene.

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    11 Sep 2020 – 31 Dec 2021

    Opening of the exhibition SHOWCASES OF RESEARCH

    From 12 September on, the Technische Sammlungen will be showcasing cutting-edge research from Dresden. An exhibition in cooperation with the Cluster of Excellence of TU Dresden ct.qmat–Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter, the Leibniz- Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, and the Barkhausen Institute as well as DRESDEN-concept, and the City of Dresden.

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