News & Events

Light & Matter exhibition: Between waves and particles
The exhibition “Light and Matter” by the Cluster of Excellence MCQST aims to bring quantum physics closer to real life through hand-on demostrations of application in everyday life.
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planqc wins German Founder Award 2025
MPQ spin-off planqc, whose mission is to build a quantum computer based on neutral atoms, was awarded the prestigious founder award prize in the category Startup.
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A violin in quantum physics? Yes, really!
In the Quantum Minutes video series, scientists open up their laboratories and workspaces to offer insights into the fascinating research undertaken within MCQST.
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Quanten unter dem Mikroskop: Wie wir mit einzelnen Atomen rechnen können
Öffentlicher Vortrag von Prof. Johannes Zeiher (LMU & MPQ), Teil einer Vortragsreihe, die die Geschichte der Quantenphysik bis hin zur aktuellen, spannenden Forschung beleuchtet.
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Research News

Exotic Phase of Matter realized on a Quantum Processor
A research team with MCQST members, Frank Pollmann and Michael Knap, shows a successful new approach for reach of out-of-equilibrium matter.
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Shedding Light on the Building Blocks of Nature
A research team from TUM, Princeton University, and Google Quantum AI demonstrated that quantum computers are a powerful tool to investigate fundamental physics and to glimpse into the dynamics of the building blocks of nature.
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Quantum satellite launched successfully
The goal of the QUICK³ is to make fast and secure communication possible, as well as to test a fundamental law of quantum mechanics.
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New quantum phase realised in a cold-atom quantum simulator
For the first time, scientists have realised the Mott-Meissner quantum phase – implemented in an unprecedentedly large system.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Science and Technology
Public Talks

Watch the recording of the public lecture series exploring the history of quantum physics and its journey to modern developments.
A year of Qauntum

Explore upcoming events organized by us and our partners in celebration of 100 Years of Quantum Science and Technology.
Quantenpost

Watch recordings of MCQST researchers answering questions received form vth epublic vis the "Light & Matter" exhibition at the Deutsches Museum.
Midterm Report
Four years of collaborative excellence in shaping the Munich quantum ecosystem
As we reflect on the first four years of our journey, we are thrilled to share the remarkable progress and accomplishments that have shaped our vibrant community. From the initial conceptualization on paper to the dynamic reality we now inhabit, the experience has been both challenging and exceptionally rewarding.
