Geneva Quantum Centre

The GQC brings together the expertise

of the University of Geneva

in the field of quantum physics

Science

Highly interdisciplinary,

fundamental

to applied

Technology

Building

the foundations

for a quantum future

Education

for tomorrow’s

quantum scientists

& engineers

Innovation

Quantum Tech

is already changing

the world

News & Events // see all

Algorithms to prepare ground and thermal states in 1D

GQC seminar: Prof. Daniel Malz, University of Basel
18.09.2026 – 14:15
Ancienne École de Médecine 074
One of the most anticipated applications for quantum computers is quantum simulation. In this context, a fundamental question is how long it takes (how deep circuits need to be) to prepare ground or thermal states.

Géraldine Haack Honored by the Sandoz Family Philanthropic Foundation

A researcher in the Physics Section (Faculty of Science), Géraldine Haack is the 2025 recipient of the “ Monique de Meuron – FPFS pour la relève universitaire” Program of the Sandoz Family Philanthropic Foundation. This distinction, awarded in the form of a fellowship, recognizes her project “Non-equilibrium quantum systems, from foundations to quantum technologies.”

Quantum physics around the corner

Behind the goofy title hides a Christmas conference in the purest original style, i.e., a scientific, demonstrative conference for the general public. Quantum physics is everywhere, sometimes we see it and sometimes we don’t. When should we explicitly refer to quantum physics to explain a phenomenon?

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Research //

Quantum Information & Communication

Quantum Computation & Simulation

Quantum Sensing & Metrology

Quantum Materials

Education //

Providing excellent education at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels in Quantum Science and Technology constitutes one of the major motivations for the Geneva Quantum Centre (GQC).

At the Master level, the GQC will support interdisciplinary master programs, with curriculum that combine lectures in quantum information and communications, quantum materials and quantum computation. Members of the GQC contributing to this master programs span both theoretical and experimental aspects relevant for developing successful quantum technologies.

At the doctoral level, GQC will support courses given by international experts and schools, possibly co-organized with the Quantum centres at EPFL Lausanne and ETH Zurich. A long-term goal is to build stronger connections between these major institutions in Switzerland, both to trigger students exchange and interest, and to develop collaborations among research groups.