QuanTour
12 months, 12 labs, 1 source.
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“QuanTour” is an official outreach project of the DPG for the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025”.
About QuanTour
QuanTour is an exciting journey featuring a quantum light source travelling through Europe over the course of 12 months. This one-of-a-kind initiative will take the source to 12 laboratories across 12 different countries, showcasing the quantum nature of light at each stop. Together with The Science Talk, the organizers Doris Reiter and Tobias Heindel will bring the science of QuanTour to you. Join us on this special journey of discovery with QuanTour! Visit the QuanTour homepage (www.quantour.eu) for more information and be sure to follow the captivating journey of the source on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quantour.eu/). Don’t miss out on our enlightening podcasts– tune in and explore the fascinating world of quantum physics with us!
Collaboration – The Science Talk x QuanTour
Together with the organisers, Doris & Tobi, all of the 12 QuanTour Heroes (Group leaders of each of the 12 labs) will feature on The Science Talk’s flagship podcast Under the Microscope. Each 30 min episode is a conversation with a materials/nano scientist where the scientist speaks about their research, their career journey, research project they are most proud of and their 3 wishes to improve the research experience.
Join us as we uncover the incredible world of materials, nanoscience and now also quantum physics.
In the podcast series “Under the Microscope,” Pranoti Kshirsagar features discussions with the organisers and the 12 participating QuanTour Heros, each leading a quantum laboratory and hosting the quantum light source for a couple of weeks. Gain fascinating insights into quantum technologies, single photons, and quantum security!
Meet the QuanTour Heroes
Doris – Germany
Doris is a theoretical physicist and works at TU Dortmund University in Germany, where she leads the group “Theory of solid-state nanostructures for quantum technologies“. With her group, she proposes new experiments for quantum control or explains theoretically what is observed in measurements. Doris is active in the German Physical Society (DPG) and its working group AGyouLeaP and organized several lecture formats, including Semiconductors for Breakfast, and now QuanTour!
Tobi – Germany
Tobias is an experimental physicist and leads the research group “Quantum Communication Systems” at TU Berlin, Germany. His research aims to explore the foundations and develop applications of quantum information science exploiting quantum materials. In his group the quantum light source for QuanTour was developed. He is active in the German Physical Society (DPG) and its working group AGyouLeaP, organizing amongst others the lecture series “Physics and Pizza”.
Armando – Austria
Armando works at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz, Austria. His lab serves as the first stop for the quantum light source. At JKU, Armando heads the semiconductor physics division. In Austria, numerous groups are dedicated to quantum communication, converging under initiatives like Quantum Science Austria. Beyond quantum physics, Austria boasts stunning mountains, and Linz is situated along the majestic River Danube. Anticipate some beautiful pictures from the Source’s first stop!
In the podcast, Armando explains what quantum dots and chocolate cookies have in common.
Rinaldo Trotta – Italy
Rinaldo works at Sapienza University of Rome, one of the largest universities in Europe located in the capital of Italy! He leads the Nanophotonics group, specializing in entangled photons. Sometimes, they even send these photons across the rooftops of Rome. We’re excited to see the historic buildings in the ancient city of Rome and witness the quantum vs. classical fight at the Colosseum. Maybe the source can even taste some of the world-famous Italian food!
Read more about Rinaldo and his group hereIn the podcast, Rinaldo explains his exciting work in the field of nanophotonics.
Richard Warburton – Switzerland
Richard and his Nano-Photonics group are based at the University of Basel in Switzerland. The University of Basel holds the distinction of being the oldest university in Switzerland, with a rich history spanning over 500 years. Richard’s research goal is to integrate a single photon source with a spin qubit. Amidst the picturesque mountains, the team delves into the mysteries of quantum optics with quantum dots. In addition to its renowned scholars, Basel is celebrated for its art and museums. Perhaps the source will pay a visit?
Read more about Richard and his group here
Carlos Antós Solanas – Spain
Carlos and his lab are situated at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, ranked as the top university in Spain in 2022. Specializing in experimental quantum photonics, this young group aspires to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the field. With Spain renowned for its warm weather, it’s the perfect season for the source to spend its summer there. It might even take some holidays. While Madrid may be located at the heart of Spain, unfortunately, the seaside is too far away for a swim. Nevertheless, the source is sure to relish some wonderful moments in the vibrant city of Madrid.
Read more about Carlos and his group hereLook forward to Carlos’ Podcast in Summer.
