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Examples of SNI research

We regularly describe research projects in our electronic magazine SNI INSight and in the Annual Reports. Here you find a selection of these contributions that provide an insight into research at the SNI.

 

Alphafold

Using artificial intelligence to create three-dimensional structures - Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of AlphaFold

Nano and Environment

“Nano” in the environmental sciences - Examples of nanotechnological applications

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Honored for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to three nanoscientists

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Projects as part of the Quantum Transitional Call - Participation by SNI members

Entanglement

Entanglement - A fascinating topic of research in the SNI network – and worthy of a Nobel Prize

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Designed on the computer, produced in cells – Artificial enzymes open up completely new possibilities

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Nanomedicine – Uniting medicine and technology

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Magnetic or superconducting – Argovia Professor Martino Poggio uses special cantilevers to study a broad range of materials

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Support for titular professors at the PSI – Work by two research groups under Thomas Jung leads to synergies

 

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An undeserved reputation – Plastics offer great potential

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The SNI supports PSI titular professors – Thomas Jung investigates silicon carbide

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Successful interdisciplinary collaboration – Combined knowledge of cell biology and biofunctional polymers

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Detailed information about vortices – Imaging of ultra-thin superconductors delivers key information

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Insulator on the inside, conductor on the outside – Topological insulators are a key topic at the SNI

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The SNI supports PSI titular professors Thomas Jung studies nanonetworks

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Michel Kenzelmann researches materials with unusual magnetic properties

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Roderick Lim researches the transport processes and mechanical properties of cells Promising applications form a key part of his researche

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Frithjof Nolting is a specialist in analyses using the Swiss Light Source

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Martino Poggio studies nanowires These tiny wires with special properties have a variety of potential applications

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Sensing size and direction

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A helping hand enables innovative ideas

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Fathoming natural nanomachine

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Working as a team to track down single cells

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Structure is everything

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Solving riddles with the AFM

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Studying the molecules in their natural environment

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Use of findings for applications

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Fiber pigtail with photon source

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Trenches reduce electrical resistance

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