Organic molecules for quantum detection
A Franco-British research team has developed a luminous organic molecule capable of revealing its quantum spin state by a simple change of colour, a result that opens up a new …
Why do some foams hold up better than others? An answer from space!
In a long-term study carried out on the International Space Station (ISS), researchers were able to study precisely the physico-chemical factors influencing the long-term stability of foams by avoiding gravity-induced …
Death of Mark-Oliver Goerbig
The Solid State Physics Laboratory is in mourning. It has just lost one of its leading members. Mark-Oliver Goerbig, a researcher in the Theory group, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, …
LPS Party 2025: A Moment of Sharing and Creativity
Every July, the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides gathers for its annual Lab Party – a cherished occasion bringing together the entire LPS community, including scientists, engineers, technical and administrative …
International Physics Olympiad 2025 in LPS
The Solid State Physics Laboratory (LPS) (Paris-Saclay University and CNRS) was pleased to welcome participants of the 2025 International Physics Olympiad, held this year in Paris. #IPhO2025 Delegations from Cuba, …
🏆 ERC Advanced Grant 2024: Mathieu Kociak awarded for the FreeQCC project
Mathieu Kociak, CNRS research director at the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay), has been awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant 2024 from the European Research Council. …
Nickelates: A Stabilized Superconducting State Without Doping
Cuprates, copper-based oxides, are renowned for their high-temperature superconducting properties. Doping—the process of introducing foreign atoms (dopants) into the material’s structure—modulates their electronic properties and promotes superconductivity by altering the …
A New Lab Work on Superconducting Qubits for students at Paris Saclay University
We are delighted to welcome Masters level students (ArTeQ) to discover superconducting quantum qubits in a brand new hands-on assignment. This lab, supported by Quantum Saclay (QuanTEdu-France program), was developed …
Directing Nanoscale Heat Flow in Nanocrystal-Based Metamaterials
Les nanocristaux se sont massivement imposés comme une solution polyvalente pour la fabrication d’une nouvelle génération de dispositifs opto-électroniques comme les LEDs ou les cellules photovoltaïques. Des travaux récents suggèrent …
Shearing of a Charge Density Wave Observed Using an XFEL Source
Researchers have observed the deformation and rupture of an electronic modulation present in certain crystals when subjected to an electric current, using an intense and coherent X-ray beam generated by …