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Flawlessness defying imperfection

Researchers from the OpNaQ group (Banzer) at the University of Graz and international partners have demonstrated a miniaturized silicon‑nitride photonic chip that can precisely measure the polarization of visible light, even though some of its own components are imperfect. The work, published recently in Advanced Photonics Nexus, demonstrates a new class of passive, compact, and high‑speed on‑chip polarimeters designed for applications ranging from biomedical imaging to quantum communication.

How Do Adolescents Evaluate the Credibility of Instagram Posts?

A new article has been published in the Journal of Baltic Science Education.

Shaping the Future of Sensing, Together

The Christian Doppler Laboratory for Structured Matter Based Sensing (CDL-SMBS) is entering a new phase following its successful first evaluation at the end of 2024, and two expansions in 2024 and more recently in 2026.

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High-Resolution Imaging with Quantum Dots and Atomic Force Microscopy

Crystal-clear: AI method revolutionises solar observation

The Sun makes life on Earth possible. However, its magnetic fields can also cause massive disruption. This makes it all the more important to gain a better understanding of the processes taking place on our nearest star. A research team from the University of Graz and the High Altitude Observatory in Boulder (USA) has succeeded in doing just that. The astrophysicists have developed an AI-supported method that makes even the smallest structures on the Sun visible. The scientists are convinced that this will bring about a lasting change in solar observation and that the new method can be used for the planned European Solar Telescope.

The Josef Krainer „Förderungspreis“ goes to Stefan Purkhart

Stefan Purkhart from the Institute of Physics at the University of Graz has been awarded the Josef Krainer „Förderungspreis“ 2026 for his dissertation.

Achieving climate goals: Researchers highlight need for fair country shares in CO2

As the war in the Middle East is currently reminding us once again, many countries around the world are heavily reliant on oil and gas. Lax climate policy and limited options for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere could cement this dependence for future generations. Scientists at the University of Graz highlight this danger in a new study published in the journal Global Environmental Change. They find that rights to carbon dioxide removal should be distributed across countries just as fairly as emission budgets in order to halt global warming.

80 Jahre Innovation und Austausch

Der Fachbereich Physikdidaktik bei der 80. Fortbildungswoche für Physik- und Chemielehrkräfte in Wien

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