Prof. Till Schäberle used to do his fighting against the international karate elite as part of the German national team. These days, his opponents are much smaller but equally fearsome: bacteria that ...

In order for quantum technologies to give companies a major competitive edge in the future, it is necessary for research and industry to work together on specific applications at an early stage.

Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems faster and more efficiently than conventional computers. Recent years have seen significant progress in the development of universal, ...

Quantum communication applies the principles of quantum mechanics, such as quantum entanglement and quantum superposition, to transmit information in a manner that is virtually tap-proof. The key idea ...

From explaining everyday phenomena such as sunlight, magnetism and molecular interactions to inventions such as LEDs, transistors and magnetic resonance imaging, quantum physics has revolutionized our ...

Quantum sensing applies the principles of quantum mechanics to enable extremely precise measurements of the very smallest magnetic fields and other physical quantities. A key concept here is electron ...

The »Fraunhofer Attract« grant is the excellence stipend programme of Fraunhofer. »Fraunhofer Attract« invites outstanding researchers to develop their ideas towards innovations at Fraunhofer. An idea ...

The Fraunhofer EU Office in Brussels connects Fraunhofer management and researchers to the European research and innovation landscape. Our mission is to support the Fraunhofer Executive Board and the ...

We counteract possible negative consequences of our research activities by adhering to the criteria of good scientific practice and responsible research processes. Beyond our research work, we ...

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading applied research organization. It plays a crucial role in the innovation process by prioritizing research in key future technologies and ...

Damit Quantentechnologien Unternehmen künftig große Wettbewerbsvorteile bringen, ist es notwendig, dass Forschung und Wirtschaft schon früh zusammen an konkreten Anwendungen arbeiten. Fraunhofer ...

Zur Förderung von Inklusion ist Barrierefreiheit ein wesenentlicher Baustein, weshalb 2023 die Fraunhofer-Policy »Barrierefreiheit« vom Vorstand verabschiedet wurde. Diese stellt die Grundhaltung und ...