Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information
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Featured research:
Surface physics
We work on protein adsorption from aqueous solutions, protein crystallization, metal electrodeposition (especially surface roughness and microstructure evolution), spin-transport through single molecules and self-assembled monolayers, nanomagnetism.
Prof. Walther Schwarzacher
Bristol's Micro & Nanostructural Materials Group
Featured research:
Nanomaterials for Energy Capture
E.ON's International Research Initiative is funding investigations into the use of lithiated-diamond nanoparticles as a novel material for solar energy capture - clean power for the future.
Featured research:
Optical quantum computing
In 2001 all-optical quantum computing became feasible with the discovery that scalable quantum computing is possible using only single photon sources, linear optical elements, and single photon detectors
Featured research:
Nanotoxicology
As part of the EU-funded NanoTEST project, we investigate placental transport and toxicity of medically-relevant nanoparticles, to determine whether potential foetal risks arise from maternal exposure.
Latest news
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World-leading nanoscience institutes join forces
Agreement signed between CNSI at UCLA and the Centre for NanoScience and Quantum Information (NSQI) at the University of Bristol to expand research collaborations in nanotechnology - All recent news »
Forthcoming events
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26 March, 10.30 am
Veeco MultiMode 8 roadshow
Centre for NSQI Seminar room, G.05 -
20 April, 9 am
National Instruments LabView tutorials
Centre for NSQI Seminar room, G.05 - All upcoming events »
State-of-the-art facilities
The new Bristol Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information was completed in 2009 and provides world-leading facilities for specialist research:
- Unique, purpose-built environment
- Vibration and accoustic levels among lowest in the world
- 4 storeys, 11 dedicated labs
The Centre is a joint initiative by the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Medical and Veterinary Sciences. Find out more about the Centre.