Directors Message
Greetings from QNS! As we describe our journey of discovery in the quantum realm, let me share a bit about who we are and what makes our research center so special.
At QNS, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of quantum science in a highly specialized manner. We focus on harnessing Spins on Surfaces at the atomic scale—a platform offering reproducible and atomically precise quantum systems. This approach sets us apart and allows us to delve into the most intricate aspects of quantum behavior.
Our work is twofold:
- We strive to understand the quantum behaviors of nature at the most fundamental level.
- We are developing a growing toolbox that can enable advances across a broad spectrum of quantum technologies.
QNS is a multidisciplinary research center that owes its very existence to the visionary support of the Korean government’s Institute for Basic Science (IBS). Unlike many research centers formed by grouping existing professors under a new funding scheme, QNS is purpose built. We came to Korea specifically to establish this center from the ground up, allowing
us to create a dedicated and tightly interlinked organization that combines physics and chemistry, experiment and theory. Our researchers are supported by robust engineering and administrative teams. Our identity as a purpose-built research center, rather than a reorganization of existing resources, is fundamental to our very existence.
As we move forward, we remain deeply grateful for the support of the IBS, which has enabled us to assemble a world-class team of researchers and build the advanced equipment necessary for our cutting-edge work. Our unique status as an IBS center provides us with the resources and freedom to pursue long-term, high-risk, high-reward research that has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the quantum world.
We are excited about the discoveries that lie ahead and the potential impact of our work on the field of quantum science and beyond. Thank you for your interest and support in our mission.
Andreas Heinrich
Director, Center for Quantum Nanoscience
2024