Quantum computer: a theoretical Genevese model validated by a German experiment - Press release
A quantum computer could easily outperform current computers.  The group of Professor Corinna Kollath at the Geneva University (UNIGE) and a member of of MaNEP, has built a theoretical model, which is able to evaluate the velocity of a quantum computer based on a solid-state system.  Physicists at the Max Planck Institute were responsible for the validation of this theoretical experiment based on indicators handed to them by their Geneva colleagues.  Success right across the board: measurements added up exactly as predicted.  The results of the research were so successful that they were published in the latest issue of Nature. [more info in French] 

Oxides prepare their electronic revolution - Press release
Many electronic appliances, including the computer, use Exchange Bias, a physics phenomenon that means, for example, the magnetic state of memory is detectable. The team of Professor Jean-Marc Triscone observed this phenomenon when the interface of two oxides that were apparently not meant to develop in such a way actually did. This discovery was possible due to multilayer growth of two materials, a technique that can shape new magnetic properties for the electronic industry. The results of this study have been published in Nature Materials.[more info in French]

100 years of Superconductivity ! Super what…?
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Superconductivity, MaNEP and the University of Geneva have joined their forces to offer a number of festive events for the general public. Among them, the "Supra100" art&scince exhibition between welcomed 9'500 visitors. [more info]

A Conference by Koichi Kitazawa
Superconductivity : energies for tomorrow
Magnetically levitated trains, electrically driven transport: superconductivity will play an essential role in the development of solving tomorrow’s energy problems.  This is at least the conviction of Professor Koichi Kitazawa, professor of physical chemistry, president of the Japanese Agency for Science and Technology, and committed to the debate on various energies in the aftermath of Fukushima in Japan.  He gave the opening lecture for the autumn semester at the University of Geneva on Tuesday 20 September at Uni-Dufour. [See his presentation]