Research on Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Trieste boasts a rich legacy spanning more than four decades. The journey began with pioneering investigations into the foundations of quantum mechanics, utilizing the then-emerging theory of open quantum systems. This early work laid the groundwork for subsequent breakthroughs in a field that was still evolving at the time.
Over the years, the scope of activities in Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Trieste has organically expanded, giving rise to multiple research lines. Today, Trieste stands proudly as a hub with one of the highest concentrations of quantum scientists in Italy. The collective efforts of these researchers are characterized by a commitment to highly interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a holistic approach to unraveling the mysteries of quantum physics and harnessing its technological potential.
At the heart of this collaborative spirit is “Trieste Quantum”, an ambitious initiative spearheaded by the University of Trieste. This initiative serves as a coordinating force, harmonizing the diverse research and teaching activities within the quantum science and technology domain. The aim is to consolidate and amplify the impact of Trieste’s quantum community, creating a synergy that propels advancements in both theoretical understanding and practical applications of quantum phenomena.
The Trieste Quantum initiative underscores the university’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of quantum research and education. By bringing together experts from various disciplines, it seeks to create a vibrant ecosystem that not only fosters a profound comprehension of quantum physics but also drives the development of cutting-edge technologies rooted in quantum principles. As the legacy of quantum research at the University of Trieste continues to unfold, the collaborative efforts under the Trieste Quantum umbrella promise to be a driving force in shaping the future landscape of quantum science and technology.
The Master’s Degree in Physics at the University of Trieste offers a dedicated Quantum Science and Technology (STQ) curriculum designed to prepare students for the growing quantum industry. With a focus on quantum computing, simulations, sensing, and communication, the program combines academic excellence with practical opportunities. Rooted in Trieste’s strong tradition in quantum research, the curriculum offers three tailored tracks to support your journey into this exciting field.
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Mitigating Coherent Errors through a Decoherence-Resistant Variational Framework employing Stabilizer State
23 October 2025Stabilizer states are a central resource in quantum information processing, underpinning a wide range of applications. While they can be efficiently generated via Clifford circuits, the presence of coherent errors, such as small-angle miscalibrations in native gate…
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Spontaneous Collapse Models
26 August 2025Collapse models are phenomenological models introduced to solve the measurement problem in quantum mechanics. They modify the Schr\"odinger equation by adding non-linear and stochastic terms, which induce the wavefunction collapse in space. The collapse effects are negligible…
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Towards relativistic generalization of collapse models
9 July 2025Spontaneous collapse models provide a possible, testable solution to the quantum measurement problem. While experiments are providing increasingly stronger bounds on their parameters, a full-fledged relativistic extension is still missing. Previous attempts have encountered…
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Microsecond-scale high-survival and number-resolved detection of ytterbium atom arrays
1 July 2025Scalable atom-based quantum platforms for simulation, computing, and metrology require fast high-fidelity, low-loss imaging of individual atoms. Standard fluorescence detection methods rely on continuous cooling, limiting the detection range to one atom and imposing long imaging…
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Single-atom imaging of ${}^{173}$Yb in optical tweezers loaded by a five-beam magneto-optical trap
12 May 2025We report on the trapping and imaging of individual ytterbium atoms in arrays of optical tweezers, loaded from a magneto-optical trap (MOT) formed by only five beams in an orthogonal configuration. In our five-beam MOT, operating on the narrow ${}^1$S${}_0 \rightarrow…
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