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2D layer of phosphorus pentamers shows semiconductor properties on silver surface
Phosphorus is an exciting element: It is essential for the survival of organisms and promises numerous electronic applications. With this in mind, researchers at the University of Basel have synthesized two-dimensional layers containing…![[Translate to English:] Elektronen im 2D Material](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/5/csm_elholes05_01_1__3a6b4a05f3.jpg?1725444924)
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New method for determining the exchange energy of 2D materials
Researchers from the University of Basel have looked at how the ferromagnetic properties of electrons in the two-dimensional semiconductor molybdenum disulfide can be better understood. They revealed a surprisingly simple way of measuring…/ News, Preise
Aris Lafranca receives the prize for best master’s thesis
This year’s prize for the best master’s thesis in nanosciences at the University of Basel goes to Aris Lafranca. As part of the winning master’s thesis at the Department of Physics, the young nanoscientist from Ticino investigated a hybrid…
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SNI INSight June 2024 is online
This issue provides more information about the SNI's strategic direction over the next ten years and about the applied Nano-Argovia projects launched at the beginning of the year in collaboration with industrial companies. We also describe…
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Nano-Argovia Program - Call for Proposals
The Swiss Nanoscience Institute Basel (SNI) offers funding for projects in applied nanoscience and nanotechnology within the Nano Argovia program. Each Nano Argovia project pairs at least two academic partners from the SNI network with an…/ News, Berichte
Rhetoric Workshop 2024
What does a fascinating, self-conducted experiment have to do with communication? Science journalist Atlant Bieri asked eight SNI doctoral students these and many other questions during a two-day rhetoric and communication workshop. And…
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Superconducting qubits – voltage tuned
Researchers from the SNI network have developed a new qubit platform that could be suitable for various applications. In contrast to conventional superconducting qubits made of metals, the team has combined a technologically relevant…/ News, Events, Berichte
Swiss NanoConvention 2024 – Two inspiring days full of nanoscience and nanotechnology
Many thanks to all sponsors, chairs, speakers, organizers, student volunteers and participants of the Swiss NanoConvention 2024 for making the conference a success! We experienced two wonderful and inspiring days full of exciting research…
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SmallTalk 2024
On 15 May, "SmallTalk" - the conference of Bachelor students in nanosciences - took place. Each of the participating students gave a short talk on one of their block courses and presented a poster on another block course. They organized…