Quantum year 2025

In 2025, the world celebrated the centenary of quantum mechanics – and the University of Vienna was part of it! As one of the leading centres for quantum research, the University will showcase the wonders and importance of this field with a diverse programme of events.

In cooperation with Quantum Science Austria (quantA), the University of Vienna was involved in a wide range of activities that combine science, technology and society. From top-class specialist events to formats for the general public – here you can find all the information about Quantum Year 2025 at the University of Vienna. 

Quantum research at the University of Vienna

The University of Vienna is an internationally recognised centre of quantum science. In the more than 18 state-of-the-art laboratories of the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information research group, scientists get to the bottom of fundamental quantum phenomena and develop new technologies that contribute to a second quantum revolution. 

The spectrum ranges from the fundamentals of quantum physics to applications, e.g. in the fields of quantum information, quantum cryptography and quantum sensor technology. The close exchange between theory and experiment repeatedly leads to new discoveries – for example, at the interface between quantum physics and gravity.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ian Ehm

Interdisciplinary connections

Quantum physics does not just play a central role within physics but also influences numerous other research areas at the University of Vienna. It is closely linked to particle, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state and material physics, as well as quantum field theory and quantum gravity. In addition, it provides decisive impulses for quantum chemistry, mathematics and life sciences, especially in molecular biology. The methods of quantum research open up new perspectives in interdisciplinary projects and contribute to fundamental questions about the nature of reality.

With strong international cooperations, clusters of excellence and intensive promotion of early stage researchers, the University of Vienna makes an important contribution to the further development of quantum science and its technological applications.  

[Translate to Englisch:] Ian Ehm

Semesterfrage How does quantum research change our reality?

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