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    • 2D materials and condensed matter
    • Information, computation, and physical foundations
    • Materials for quantum
    • Photonics
    • Quantum technologies for fundamental physics
    • Spins and qubits

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Our research

  • Centre for Quantum Science and Engineering (Development)
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  • Explore our research themesDiscover the quantum science and engineering challenges driving our research.
  • Access world-class facilitiesExplore the specialist equipment, laboratories and expertise that support our research.
  • Collaborate with our researchersPartner with our experts to advance quantum technologies and innovation.

Our research themes

2D materials and condensed matter

Advancing quantum science through atomic-scale materials

Explore the theme of 2D materials and condensed matter

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Information, computation, and physical foundations

Advancing quantum science through theory and physical foundations

Explore the theme of information, computation, and physical foundations

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Materials for quantum

Bringing quantum materials to life

Explore the theme of materials for quantum

Quantum materials research equipment.

Photonics

Advancing quantum science through light-based technologies

Explore the theme of photonics

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Quantum technologies for fundamental physics

Unlocking the secrets of the Universe with quantum technologies

Explore the theme of quantum technologies for fundamental physics

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Spins and qubits

Harnessing quantum spin for next-generation technologies

Explore the theme of spins and qubits

Illustration of spin-based quantum information processing.

Quantum research capabilities

Our facilities

The Centre for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) brings together a diverse portfolio of facilities and expertise that support research across quantum materials, devices, photonics, sensing, and advanced characterisation.

Explore our facilities

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Home to world-class institutes

National Graphene Institute

National Graphene Institute

World-leading facilities for nanofabrication, advanced characterisation and quantum materials research.

Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials

Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials

Advanced materials engineering and characterisation for next-generation quantum technologies.

Photon Science Institute

Photon Science Institute

Photonics, imaging and spectroscopy expertise supporting quantum technologies and discovery.

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  • quantum@manchester.ac.uk
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