On April 14, we celebrate World Quantum Day, which highlights the importance of quantum physics and the rapid development of technologies based on its principles. Once largely confined to academic research, the field is increasingly moving into industry and everyday...
On April 14, we celebrate World Quantum Day, an initiative aimed at bringing quantum science closer to the general public. To mark the occasion, a range of activities is taking place in Ljubljana for high school students and anyone interested in science. World Quantum...
On World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 14, QUTES and Jožef Stefan Institute are organizing workshops for high school students, where they will learn the basics of quantum physics. Read more.
In the programme Ugriznimo znanost, produced by RTV Slovenija, the latest episode explored the field of quantum computing. Quantum computers differ fundamentally from classical computers, as their operation is based on entirely different physical principles. Their...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denis Golež from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana appeared on the RTV podcast Podobe znanja. In the episode, he presented his newly awarded European Research Council (ERC)...
On 20 November 2025, the team at Radiosfera embraced the early morning mood with breakfast and tossed a slice of Nutella-covered bread into the air. The toast then found itself in the quantum world, where strange things began to happen, as the topic of the day was the...
On november 6, 2025 the First National day of quantum computing was held at Rudolfovo - Science and technological Center Novo mesto. Responses and highlights of the fourth Slovenian Quantum Computing Day are available here (slovene language...
On June 12, 2025, the Slovenian newspaper Delo published an in-depth interview with Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute, in which he discusses the prospects of quantum technologies on the centenary of modern quantum mechanics. The United Nations...
We are proud to share that Dr. Lara Ulčakar, a researcher at the Department of Theoretical Physics at the Jožef Stefan Institute, has been awarded the title of "Name of the Week" on the national radio station Val 202. Dr. Ulčakar, together with a team from the Faculty...
On April 16, 2025, as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana hosted Slovenia’s first public demonstration of an experiment showcasing the violation of Bell's inequalities...
On the occasion of the World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 16, 2025, a live radio broadcast was held at the Gallery of the Jožef Stefan Institute from 10:00 to 13:30, in collaboration with Val 202. Journalist Maja Ratej and physicist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lev Vidmar...
This year’s World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 14, takes on special significance as it falls within the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This global initiative aims to bring quantum physics closer to the public and highlight its impact on...
Researchers from the Jožef Stefan Institute, in collaboration with Google, are working on advanced technology aimed at improving the stability of quantum chips – a key component of future quantum computers. This groundbreaking research places Slovenia on the global...
On April 10, 2025, the Slovenian Press Agency published an article highlighting both - global and Slovenian progress in the field of quantum science and technology. Rok Žitko discussed the latest projects, international collaborations, and future plans in the context...
On Monday, March 24, 2025, as part of the Jožef Stefan Days, we had the opportunity to attend a lecture by Prof. Dr. Dragan Mihailović from the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. During his talk, titled "Quantum Noise and Self-Assembly, from the Inception of the...
QTEdu is a European initiative aimed at developing an educational ecosystem for quantum technologies. The project seeks to establish a structured framework for training and awareness at various levels—from primary schools to universities, industry, and the general...
Learn about quantum computing, quantum annealing, building quantum applications and D-Wave technology. Video playlist.
On January 7, 2025, Nina Slaček hosted a conversation about quantum computers and the prospects of the second quantum revolution with guests Prof. Dr. Anton Ramšak from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan...
Quantum Computing Playground is a browser-based WebGL Chrome Experiment that provides a GPU-accelerated quantum computer with a user-friendly IDE interface. It features a custom scripting language with debugging tools and 3D visualization for quantum states. The...
Project Q investigates what a quantum future will look like when computers, communications systems and artificial intelligence are all enabled by quantum technology. Project Q – Peace and Security in a Quantum Age.
As part of the Speak Science discussions, a conversation on the future of quantum technologies took place on May 11, 2023, exploring their potential to revolutionize numerous fields. Professors Dr. Rok Žitko, Dr. Lara Ulčakar, and Dr. Anton Ramšak discussed quantum...
Workshop for High School Students: Where to Sit in the Classroom with the Help of a Quantum Computer – Jaka Vodeb, IJS. Read more.
On January 12, 2022, Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko, a scientific advisor at the Jožef Stefan Institute and professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics UL, delivered a colloquium titled "From Quantum Impurities to Quantum Devices." The lecture addressed one of the...
As part of European Quantum Week, held from November 2–6, 2020, Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute and Dr. Peter Jeglič from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, delivered a public lecture titled Quantum Technologies on the...
The radio show Frekvenca X on Val 202 has produced a three-part series titled Quantum Future, exploring quantum technologies. In the series, hosts Jan Grilc and Neža Borkovič dive into the world of quantum devices, which are expected to play a crucial role in the...
A popular science article on ultracold atoms explains how extremely low temperatures enable the emergence of macroscopic quantum phenomena such as Bose-Einstein condensation. In this state, atoms transition from behaving as individual particles to acting collectively,...
In an interview for Tromba, Dr. Anton Potočnik, a researcher in the field of quantum technologies, discussed the development of quantum computing, which is expected to reshape the world of information processing. Potočnik explained how quantum computers leverage...
On Thursday, June 6, 2019, a discussion titled " Supercomputers Providing Answers to Chemical Questions" took place at the Konzorcij Bookstore. Prof. Dr. Matej Praprotnik, a physicist at the National Institute of Chemistry, explained how modern supercomputers enable...
On May 23, 2019, the QUTES seminar was held, featuring a lecture by Prof. Rainer Kaltenbaek from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, UL. He presented research on quantum networks and quantum technologies in space. PDF link.
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, a lecture titled "Harnessing Quantum Phenomena and Winning!" was held at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana. The lecture was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the...
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, a lecture titled "Quantum Technologies with Cold Atoms" was held at the Jožef Stefan Institute. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Peter Jeglič, a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute. Dr. Jeglič explained how recent advancements...
The article discusses China’s development of a quantum radar that could detect stealth aircraft and other hard-to-detect objects. This radar could be useful for monitoring high-altitude missiles, aircraft, and defense against nuclear threats. Read the full article at...
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, a lecture by Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Duncan Haldane from Princeton University, USA, was held at the Jožef Stefan Institute. The lecture was part of Jožef Stefan Days, an event organized by the Institute to commemorate the birth of the...
Author: Cooper, B. The article discusses the so-called "quantum turn" in social science, which is based on the idea that society and the human mind operate according to the principles of quantum physics. The author draws on the work of Alexander Wendt, who argues that...
The first QUTES seminar took place on April 18, 2017, introducing fundamental concepts of quantum computing to a broader audience. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Rok Žitko, a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute and an assistant professor at the Faculty of...
The strangeness of the quantum realm opens up exciting new technological possibilities. Read the article at The Economist, March 11, 2017.
Google is building a device that will usher in a new era for computing. It’s a quantum computer, the largest ever made, designed to prove once and for all that machines exploiting exotic physics can outperform the world’s top supercomputers. Read the article at New...
Author: Dent, S. China is preparing to launch a satellite, QUESS, which will conduct the first quantum experiments in space. The satellite will use a special crystal to generate entangled photons and test whether they remain connected over long distances, with a focus...
Slovenian quantum physicist Prof. Dr. Dragan Mihailović from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, discussed the significance of quantum technologies and the revolutionary discoveries made by the Slovenian...
Slovenia is entering the era of the second quantum revolution, bringing exceptional opportunities for technological advancement. However, the country's scientific sector faces a lack of systemic support for research funding. In an interview for DELO’s Sobotna priloga,...
An article “Evropa z milijardami poganja kvantno revolucijo. Slovenije ni zraven.” was published in DELO Sobotna priloga, 28.5.2016. It outlines the EU iniciative of FLAGSHIP QT and Slovene activities. Read the article (in Slovene) here.