We promote crosscutting research penetrating multi-scale hierarchical structure of quantum science including cosmology, particle physics, condensed matter physics, quantum information and mathematics.
News
Press Release
【Press Releases】Blink and you will miss it: magnetism switching in antiferromagnets ―Scientists successfully visualize two distinct mechanisms of magnetism switching in antiferromagnets―
A research team led by Ryo Shimano of the University of Tokyo has successfully visualized two distinct mechanisms through which up and down spins, inherent properties of electrons, switch in an antiferromagnet, a material in which spin alignments cancel each other out. One of the visualized mechanisms provides a working principle for developing ultrafast, non-volatile magnetic memory and logic devices, which could be much faster than today’s technologies. The findings are published in the journal Nature Materials.
[Award] Prof. Masaki Oshikawa, at ISSP, has received the 71st (2025) Nishina Memorial Prize is awarded for his outstanding achievements in "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems" The Nishina Memorial Prize was awarded to physicists for their outstanding achievements in the field of basic and applied physics. (Nishina Memorial Prize).
Creation of the basic theory of the material universe
By developing the forefront of quantum theory in material science, such as the understanding of spacetime structure by quantum entanglement, we create the basis of quantum technology.
Creation of quantum materials
We develop materials with exceptional properties that are safeguarded by quantum effects.
Creation of quantum information technology
We carry out research and development aimed at realizing quantum simulations and a wide range of other types of quantum information processing.
Creation of advanced quantum measurement technology
We develop ultra-high resolution quantum response measurement technology, and we create and observe quantum limit states under extreme environments.
