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Quantum Optics Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in quantum optics in switzerland
78 professors found
Associate Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Optics
Non-hermitian Systems
Terra Quantum AG
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Quantum Dynamics
Adjunct Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Quantum Electronics
Quantum Optics
Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Bose-einstein Condensates
Quantum Electronics
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Topological Insulator
Photonic
Acoustic Physics
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Electronics
Optical Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Full Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Optics
Photonic
Quantum Electronics
Has grant
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Entanglement Theory
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Entanglement Theory
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Computing
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Popular positions
University of Malaga
Spain
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD position (FPI) in quantum communications and quantum networks at the University of Málaga , Spain, within ComSP Lab and supervised by Assoc. Prof. Beatriz Soret . The project focuses on satellite-based quantum entanglement distribution and satellite-assisted / hybrid space-terrestrial quantum networks . Research topics include heralded entanglement generation , quantum routing and swapping , QKD limits , and analytical modelling and simulation . Eligible applicants should have a...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
+6 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Germany
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Physical Chemistry
Optical Physics
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Photonic
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Tissue Engineering
Photonic
Silicon Photonics
Optical Physics
University of New Mexico
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Nuclear Physics
Diamond Technology
Spectroscopy
Neutron Spectroscopy
Opportunities these professors hire for
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
ETH Zurich’s Quantum Device Lab is recruiting Doctoral Students in Quantum Networking with Superconducting Circuits in Zurich, Switzerland. The project focuses on developing a superconducting qubit quantum network and advancing quantum networking applications using a unique two-node platform with superconducting qubit chips, dilution refrigerators, and a cryogenic link. The research is led by Andreas Wallraff and builds on a platform that has already enabled landmark demonstrations such as looph...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
2 weeks ago
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