About our research
Research institutes
At uu77, we have a strong connection between theory and experiment. That’s why our leading theoretical physicists collaborate intensively with experimental material physicists at the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM). Together, they form the teaching staff of the Master’s specialisation in Quantum Matter. In your internship, you will have the opportunity to work in unique research facilities with internationally renowned scientists. If you’re successful in your internship, you have a good chance of obtaining a PhD position at the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM).
Research departments
During your Master's you will do at least one internship at one of our research departments. View a selection below or check the full list of departments of IMM.
We develop unique experimental techniques to control, collide and image individual molecules in the gas-phase, to answer what happens fundamentally when two molecules come together and collide?
We predict condensed matter properties, ranging from structural and dynamical properties, to topological and interaction phenomena, For this, we develop advanced mathematical frameworks and state-of-the-art numerical approaches.
We study fundamental problems in condensed matter physics, down to the atomic scale. We focus on electronic and magnetic imaging in cryogenic environments and magnetic fields, often combined with atomic manipulation.
This group combines and integrates mass spectrometry with IR spectroscopy, enabling them to obtain infrared spectral fingerprints for mass-selected ions inside the mass spectrometer. This allows them to identify molecular structures of low-abundance compounds within complex mixtures, and in more fundamental studies, investigate molecular spectra and structures of ionized molecules.
Examples of student projects
Current projects
Curious what our researchers are working on? Have a look at our ongoing projects.
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Brain-inspired computing
In the project' Neuromorphic computational and data Science: towards disruptively green computing', IBM, SURF and uu77 investigate how neuromorphic hardware can meet green and sustainable energy need.
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Controlling molecular collisions: unveiling the secrets of cold molecules
In this project we study scattering resonances in chemical reactions involving molecules like OH, NO, NH3 and H2CO. Using external fields, we manipulate molecular collisions in order to require deeper insights in the secrets of cold molecular systems
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CHIROMAG
The CHIROMAG project aims to discover ultrafast and energy-efficient ways to control magnetic topological states, by joining scientific communities in ultrafast magnetism, spintronics, magnonics, photonics and advanced spectroscopy.
Research facilities
uu77 is renowned for its unique, world class facilities in the field of material research. As a student in Quantum Matter, you’ll get the chance to work with one of the strongest continuous magnets in the world, whether or not in combination with unique Free Electron Lasers, as well as with NMR devices, Scanning Tunneling Microscopes, and many other kinds of laboratory equipment. All these facilities form part of the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM).