Quantum Matter and Information (QMI) is one of the key profile areas at the University of Cologne.
QMI seeks to uncover the fundamental properties of quantum matter and harness their deep connections with quantum information. Key research topics include the realization of building blocks for future quantum computers, mathematical structures underlying topological states of matter and quantum technologies, nanostructured materials, materials for photonics, and the development of organic electronics.
A central mission of QMI is to foster successful collaborative research, strengthen infrastructure, support early career researchers and promote knowledge transfer.
Our research is supported by several major collaborative grants.
Within the Cluster of Excellence Matter and Light for Quantum Computing (ML4Q) we are developing novel forms of quantum hardware and software with partners from Aachen, Bonn and Jülich. Our research focus is on pioneering technologies that are at an early stage of development today but may become game changers tomorrow.
Linking concepts of quantum information and the physics of quantum materials is the central idea of the collaborative research center (CRC/TR 183) Entangled State of Matter , where we are collaborating with groups from Berlin, Israel and Denmark.
The collaborative research center (CRC 1238) Dynamics and Control of Quantum Materials has a strong foundation in material sciences and explores novel routes to control quantum materials. A central focus are also quantum devices and the physics far from thermal equilibrium.
The research training group Template-designed organic electronics’ (TIDE) provides a comprehensive research and doctoral education program in the field of Organic Electronics. Here, a central idea is to understand and control how structural order determines optoelectronic properties.