250 search results for “quantum master options” in the Staff website
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5 years Quantum Rules lab: ‘The best part is when you hear the penny drop with a student’
Quantum Rules lab van Leiden Universiteit biedt proefjes en experimenten voor middelbare scholieren om te leren over kwantum natuurkunde. Henk Buisman vertelt over het 5 jarige jubileum.
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Joon Hyung Lee
Science
j.h.lee@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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New method to find Majorana’s tested for the first time
Jianfeng Ge and Milan Allen of Leiden University look for majorana quasiparticles using shot noise measurements
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Tom van der Reep
Science
reep@physics.leidenuniv.nl | +31 000 5896
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Measuring the pull of gravity on a micron-sized particle
Tjerk Oosterkamp of the Leiden Institute of Physics managed to do the first-ever measurement of gravity on a tiny particle - just 0.43 milligrams - where the quantum regime starts. He explains in Physics World why this is so challenging.
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Bachelor's research on ultra-thin nanochip nominated for Young Talent Award
Using 2D materials, physics student Romme van der Kemp developed a nanochip that is extremely small ánd scalable. This is needed to make all kinds of technologies better, faster and smaller. He has been nominated for the FWN Young Talent Award 2023 for his research.
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Launch of new master’s programmes and specialisations at Leiden Law School
With the introduction of three new master’s programmes in 2025/2026, the range of programmes offered by Leiden Law School will be even broader and more varied. The new degree programmes focus on economics, law and business administration, and law and migration.
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Motorhuisgarage closes, new parking option at Ehrenfestweg
Facility
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Committee to explore options for interim board
Organisation
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Léo Ducas appointed professor of Mathematical Cryptology
In cryptography, the sky is the limit according to the new professor Mathematical Cryptology Léo Ducas. He already designed several cryptosystems as part of his research at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), some of which might soon be adopted as new international standards. Since December,…
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Bachelor’s and master’s programmes
Leiden University offers several bachelor’s and master’s programmes. For an overview of the degree programmes at your faculty, see the faculty tab below.
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More options on the Research Support Portal
Research
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This is how physicists use light to build complex structures
Petr Steindl works on quantum dots in microcavities for his PhD research. He manipulates single-photons to create complex structures of light. Applications could include quantum communication and gates for quantum computers.
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Optimization of quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers
PhD defence
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Anna Dawid
Science
a.m.dawid@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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New search options for archives and collections in Collection Guides
The collection guides of archives and collections of Leiden University Libraries (UBL) have been made available via the portal Collection Guides. This has greatly improved the findability, visibility and ease of use of these collection finding aids.
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No more parking options at the University Sports Centre
Facility
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How cool is LEGO®? Leiden physicists use it for ice cold research
Tjerk Oosterkamp's group is conducting what is perhaps the coldest research in the world. The researchers have cooled a sensor to below 2 millikelvin - almost as cold as absolute zero. This allows them to make extremely sensitive measurements. PhD candidate Jaimy Plugge helped build the setup: ‘We are…
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Quantum machine learning
PhD defence
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Optical cavities and quantum emitters
PhD defence
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Today’s experimental quantum research at Leiden University: from the microscopic to the macroscopic
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Quantum & Society Research Colloquium Series: 'Quantum for High-School Students and Teachers'
Lecture
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Quantum dots in microcavities: From single spins to engineered quantum states of light
PhD defence
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Huub de Groot
Science
groot_h@chem.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4539
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Applications of quantum annealing in combinatorial optimization
PhD defence
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Quantum information theory - When quantum mechanics and the mathematics of information meet
Inaugural lecture
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Digitisation: ignoring it is no longer an option
‘Jelena Prokic, university lecturer and researcher at the Leiden University Centre for Digital Humanities, will be preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. In September, six modules will start on subjects such as statistics and digitally searching through texts.…
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A theory rarely proves true in practice
Leiden students often prefer complicated theory and a difficult test to experiments. Yet associate professor Paul Logman believes students learn a lot from practical teaching. He challenges his students to come up with their research questions themselves. The Leiden Institute for Research in Physics…
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Quantum Machine Learning For Industrial Applications
PhD defence
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Nuclear Quantum Effects in Solid Water
PhD defence
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Emergent Space-Time, Black Holes and Quantum Information
PhD defence
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Reaccreditation Advanced Master programmes
Education
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Quality of master’s programmes assessed in new guide
The Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) master’s programme at Leiden University is among ten ‘excellent master’s programmes’ at Dutch universities. This is according to ‘Keuzegids masters 2024’, a guide to master’s programmes in the Netherlands.
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Former scientific director physics remains active. ‘Through this role, I continue being part of the future.’
For 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 leads the Leiden hub of the Quantum Delta NL growth fund and is now temporarily responsible for national educational activities. In this way, he is helping…
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Rene Kleijn
Science
kleijn@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1498
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Research Opportunities for Masters Students
Costanza Franceschini discusses the Sea-ing Africa project, offering unique anthropological research opportunities in Ghana and Morocco for Masters students.
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Deadline application masters: 15 May
Education
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Neurolinguists investigate the brain: not two, but three options for brain functional categories
Based on the results of a language-switching experiment, PhD candidate Fatemeh (Simeen) Tabassi Mofrad MA and Professor Niels Schiller have discovered that the traditional categorisation of brain areas is not sufficient. They published their research findings in the scientific journal NeuroImage.
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Stories from women in physics: ‘I want to understand how the world works’
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, women students and researchers from physics talk about what inspires them about their work. From quantum to cosmology and biophysics, their curiosity about how nature works is what connects these women. What do these 5 scientists want to share…
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Heineken Young Scientists Award for three Leiden researchers
Three of the four Heineken Young Scientists Awards for 2022 have gone to researchers from Leiden: chronobiologist Laura Kervezee, physicist Jordi Tura i Brugués and health psychologist Liesbeth van Vliet.
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Opening ceremony Advanced Master programmes
Opening ceremony Advanced Master programmes
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Remarkable achievement: Leiden professor appointed AAAS Fellow
Carlo Beenakker has been appointed a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the organisation behind the journal Science. Among the Fellows, he is the third Dutch person and first Leiden researcher.
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Proof techniques in the quantum random-oracle model
PhD defence
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The power of one qubit in quantum simulation algorithms
PhD defence
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Computational speedups and learnability in quantum machine learning
PhD defence
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KHMW graduation prize for research on superconducting qubits
Matthias Flór receives the KHMW Graduation Prize in Theoretical Physics for his master's thesis. His research on exotic superconductors at Leiden University and TU Delft struck a chord with the jury. The jury unanimously chose to award Flór noting that ‘he demonstrated impressive technical abilities…
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Successful On-Campus Master’s Experience Day: ‘It will help me to make a good choice’
The Faculty of Humanities’ On-Campus Master’s Experience Day was a pleasantly busy event. The information sessions and corresponding information market went down well with interested undergraduates.
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On quantum transport in flat-band materials
PhD defence
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Chasing gravitational waves: damping vibrations in underground Einstein Telescope
Leiden scientists and companies receive 1.37 million euros to develop technology for the Einstein Telescope. This underground telescope will measure gravitational waves and must therefore be extremely sensitive. To that end, the consortium conducts research on the damping of vibrations at temperatures…
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Two ERC Consolidator Grants for Leiden researchers
Research on quantum computers and Islamic charities: two Leiden researchers have received a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council.