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Schrödinger cat

Researchers successfully created hot Schrödinger cat states

Quantum phenomena can also be observed and used in less perfect, warmer conditions.

Simulation of quantum vortices superimposed with experimental data.

A missing hallmark of superfluidity demonstrated

Quan­tum vor­tices con­firm super­flu­id­ity in super­solid.

Thunder storm lightning strike on the dark cloudy sky background at night.

How has lightning been evolving over the past decades?

Light­ning activ­ity dou­bled in a few decades.

trap fermionic atoms

Sci­en­tists develop fermionic quan­tum pro­ces­sor

A new type of quantum computer that uses fermionic atoms to simulate complex physical systems.

quantum liquid

Quan­tum liq­uid becomes solid when heated

The scientists obtained a first phase diagram for a supersolid at finite temperature.

Molecules caught tun­nel­ing

For the first time, quantum mechanical tunneling reaction observed in experiments

Quan­tum Chem­istry: Molecules caught tun­nel­ing.

Innsbruck quantum computer

A quantum computer that can perform arbitrary calculations with qudits

Quan­tum com­puter works with more than zero and one.

gate operations on logical quantum bits

Error-free quan­tum com­put­ing gets real

Fundamental quantum operation realized.

2D supersolid

Study shows how to cool an atomic gas into a supersolid

Super­solids go cir­cu­lar 2D.

Image showing representation of galactic nebula

A new class of galactic nebulae identified

Discovery thanks to amateur astronomers.

Physicists introduced the notion of the quantum magic square

Physicists introduced the notion of the quantum magic square

They cannot be as easily characterized as their 'classical' cousins.

The structure of an enzyme that plays a key role in inflammatory processes, with which at the University of Innsbruck identify binding pocket for vitamin E metabolites (top left). (Credit: Veronika Temml)

Effects of Vitamin E more diverse than thought

At the University of Innsbruck, a pharmacy team has been inquiring about normal items for their anti-inflammatory impacts for quite a while. The investigations...

Image: The formation of clouds is the focus of research by Prof. Armin Hansel

How clouds are formed even at low temperatures?

There are small aerosol particles floating in the air constantly. Though, the particles are not visible to the naked eye and perform a significant role...

he researchers simulated the energy bonds of molecular hydrogen and lithium hydride. (Credit: IQOQI Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch)

Quantum computer simulation of chemical bonds

Quantum chemistry endeavors to comprehend the complicated bonds and reactions of molecules with the assistance of quantum mechanics. Numerous subtle elements of a chemical...

Image: In a specially constructed experiment, the researchers can observe the exchange reaction in detail, almost like in a film. (Credit: Royal Society of Chemistry)

Binding break: join in or not?

Nucleophilic substitution is a commonly used reaction in organic chemistry. It assumes an imperative part in the synthesis of new compounds or biomolecules in solution...

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