European Center for Quantum Sciences

European Center for Quantum Sciences

Centre Européen de Sciences Quantiques (CESQ)

CESQ is a transnational quantum research and educational hub of the University of Strasbourg and the CNRS. We build upon an exceptional tradition of interdisciplinary research in Strasbourg that covers quantum physics chemistry, materials science, photonics and computing. CESQ provides an open environment for collaborations, training and innovation with state-of-the-art experimental and theory research.

CESQ is part of the interdisciplinary institute of excellence “ISIS – Institut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires” (UMR 7006).

Quantum Week 2025!

The European Center for Quantum Sciences in Strasbourg is hosting an electrifying week-long celebration from March 3-7, 2025, as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

For more information please visit the Quantum Week 2025 page.

Or see the individual event programs:

Day 1: Quantum Week Opening and Launch of UpQuantVal
Day 2: Inauguration of the Maison du Quantique Grand Est
Day 3: Public open day and exhibition
Day 4: Quantum Industry Day “Discover Quantum”
Day 4&5: Quantum Hackathon with CESQ and QPerfect

Research Areas

Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing
Light-Matter Interactions

Light-Matter Interactions
Quantum matter

Quantum matter
Quantum Devices

Quantum Devices

Key Facts

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People

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European, national and interational projects

News & Highlights

18.05.25

CESQ Colloquium by Stefan Willitsch on 03/06

The next Colloquium will be on Tuesday June 3 at 3PM, CESQ Seminar Room. It will be given by Stefan Willitsch from University of Basel, on Quantum Technologies for Trapped Molecular Ions  (download abstract)  

28.04.25

CESQ Colloquium by Daniel Estève on 06/05

CESQ will be celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology during the week of 3-7 March 2025 at its premises on the Campus in Cronenbourg. The programme will unfold over the entire week and will cover different aspects of quantum science, technology and innovation including dedicated sessions for the local and regional quantum […]

17.03.25

CESQ Colloquium by Kenji Ohmori on 25/03

CESQ will be celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology during the week of 3-7 March 2025 at its premises on the Campus in Cronenbourg. The programme will unfold over the entire week and will cover different aspects of quantum science, technology and innovation including dedicated sessions for the local and regional quantum […]

31.01.25

New doctoral network on polaritonics and light-matter hybrid systems – positions available

CESQ will be celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology during the week of 3-7 March 2025 at its premises on the Campus in Cronenbourg. The programme will unfold over the entire week and will cover different aspects of quantum science, technology and innovation including dedicated sessions for the local and regional quantum […]

13.01.25

Quantum Week 2025 at CESQ

CESQ will be celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology during the week of 3-7 March 2025 at its premises on the Campus in Cronenbourg. The programme will unfold over the entire week and will cover different aspects of quantum science, technology and innovation including dedicated sessions for the local and regional quantum […]