The Crystal That Can Bend Time
Researchers have created an extremely exotic state of matter. Its atoms have a diameter a hundred times larger than usual. Time crystals, originally proposed by…
Vienna University of Technology News
The Vienna University of Technology, also known as TU Wien, is a prominent technical university located in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1815, it is one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions of technology in the German-speaking world. TU Wien is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and research in engineering, computer science, and natural sciences, and it holds a strong emphasis on fostering innovation and technology transfer to the industry. The university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, aimed at providing a comprehensive scientific education combined with practical applications. Its campus features historic and modern architecture, equipped with advanced facilities and laboratories that support cutting-edge research in areas such as quantum technology, materials science, and sustainable energy solutions. TU Wien is committed to international collaboration and maintains a global network of partners in both academia and industry, making it a key player in the international scientific community.
New Research Unravels the Mystery of Slow Electrons
Slow electrons are used in cancer therapy as well as in microelectronics, however, it is very hard to observe how they behave in solids. But…
Mastering Quantum Chaos: Innovative Cooling Method Stabilizes Quantum Experiments
More stable quantum experiments are made possible at TU Wien with new tricks – by ingeniously splitting Bose-Einstein condensates Quantum experiments, whether they focus on…
Decades in the Making: Laser Excites Atomic Nucleus in Groundbreaking Discovery
For the first time, lasers have successfully excited the “thorium transition,” a process long pursued by researchers. This breakthrough sets the stage for groundbreaking advancements…
Scientists Develop New Very Different Approach to Producing Artificial Tissue
TU Wien has pioneered a novel method for generating artificial tissue: Cells are grown in microstructures created in a 3D printer. Is it possible to…
Impossible Until Now – Physicists Continuously Change the Type of Magnetism in a Crystal
Magnetism is influenced by the behavior of electrons. For instance, these tiny particles can create an electric current using their charge, which in turn can…
Quantum Ping-Pong: The New Era of Atomic Photon Control
Scientists have developed “quantum ping-pong”: Using a special lens, two atoms can be made to bounce a single photon back and forth with high precision….
The Entropy of Time: The Clock Conundrum Limiting Quantum Computing’s Future
Quantum computing is becoming more accessible for performing calculations. However, research indicates that there are inherent limitations, particularly related to the quality of the clock…
Baffling Experts for Years – Scientists Finally Solve Radioactive “Wild Boar Paradox”
Decades following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wild boar meat continues to exhibit unexpectedly high levels of radioactivity. The solution to the riddle: an important other…
Unlocking the Secrets of Catalysts: How Tiny Traces Revolutionize Chemical Reactions
Researchers at TU Wien have made a significant breakthrough by observing the function of promoters in catalytic reactions in real-time for the first time. Promoters…
A Golden Future for Thermoelectrics – Scientists Discover Record-Breaking Material
Thermoelectric materials, which can convert heat directly into electrical energy and vice versa, are garnering attention for their technological potential. Researchers at TU Wien explored…
Graphene’s Quantum Magic: Perfection Is Overrated
The carbon material graphene has excellent electronic properties. But are they also stable enough to be useful in practice? New calculations say: Yes. New computer…
Tiny Particles, Big Surprises: The Unexpected Complexity of Catalysts
At TU Wien, scientists use microscopy techniques to observe chemical reactions on catalysts more precisely than before yielding a wealth of detail. This made clear…
Physics Breakthrough: First-Ever Measurement of a Quantum Paradox
How do quantum particles exchange information? An intriguing hypothesis regarding quantum information has recently been validated through experimental verification conducted at TU Wien. If you…
Scientists Invent a New Type of Battery – The Oxygen-Ion Battery
Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna) have developed a groundbreaking oxygen-ion battery, which boasts exceptional durability, eliminates the need for rare elements, and solves the problem…
A New Age of Superconductivity Research – Scientists Discover “Goldilocks” Material
TU Wien has performed calculations that suggest the use of the precious metal palladium as a “Goldilocks” material for creating superconductors that remain superconductive even…
Absolute Zero Is Attainable? Scientists Have Found a Quantum Formulation for the Third Law of Thermodynamics
Erasing data perfectly and attaining the lowest possible temperature may appear unrelated, but they share a strong connection. Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a…
Nano Gold Nuggets Melted by Highly Charged Ions Reveal a New World Between Macroscopic and Microscopic Physics
Tiny structures made of gold can be specifically manipulated by ion bombardment at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) – surprisingly, the decisive factor…