Bridging
Quantum Science
and Engineering
Our Mission
The TUM Center for Quantum Engineering (ZQE) is a Central Scientific Institution of the Technical University of Munich. With a primary focus on bridging the gap between fundamental quantum phenomena and practical engineering applications necessary for their commerciali­zation, ZQE plays a pivotal role in advancing quantum research and development.

Impressions

What we do

Operating as an interdisciplinary hub, ZQE fosters collaboration among experts from various fields including physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and computer sciences. Harnessing the collective expertise of these diverse disciplines, ZQE enables discovery and innovation in the realm of quantum engineering. Through its commitment to excellence and its multidisciplinary approach, ZQE positions itself at the forefront of quantum research, driving advancements that will shape the future of technology and revolutionize various industries.

Research Topics

Quantum Materials

Quantum materials possess unique characteristics that stem from fundamental quantum effects, such as quantum fluctuations, quantum entanglement, quantum coherence, and the topology of quantum wave functions. These materials hold the potential for…

Read more
Quantum Sensing

Quantum sensing enables the measurement of physical quantities with unparalleled sensitivity and precision exploiting the laws of quantum mechanics. A quantum sensor is generally thought of as a quantum system, typically represented as the…

Read more
Quantum Communication

Quantum Communication aims at transmitting information between remote locations, linking quantum systems, and enabling communication with security guaranteed by physical principles. It capitalizes on the no-cloning theorem, stating that quantum…

Read more
Quantum Information

In the domain of quantum information science, the primary objective is to optimize the storage, transmission, and overall manipulation of quantum information. Quantum information is inherently delicate and prone to decoherence, necessitating…

Read more
Quantum Simulations

Quantum simulations are performed on bespoke devices tailored for specific scientific or engineering applications. Conceived to provide insights into the dynamics and properties of quantum systems that are challenging to study using classical…

Read more
Quantum Computing

Quantum computers use quantum bits – qubits – that can exist in superpositions of 0 and 1 and become entangled with each other. This allows certain problems, such as the simulation of molecules and materials or specific optimisation tasks, to be…

Read more