Project
Institute of Physics
International Projects
SeCCQT - Secure Communication via Classical and Quantum Technologies
Bezpečnostná komunikácia prostredníctvom klasických a kvantových technológií
| Duration: | 30. 3. 2023 - 28. 2. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | NATO SPS G5985 |
| Program: | NATO |
| Project leader: | MSc. Aktas Djeylan Vincent Ceylan PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project emphasizes the integration of PQC with QKD at the protocol level. As a testbed for a hybrid network, we will implement two simple QKD links – one in the Slovak Republic and one in the United States. |
GeMOS - Germanium MOSFETs for quantum computation
Germánium MOSFET pre kvantové počítanie
| Duration: | 1. 8. 2024 - 31. 7. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | GA No 101017733 |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | Ing. Mgr. Staňo Peter PhD. |
| Project web page: | https://gemos.physic.sk |
MSCA4Ukraine - Novel polymer matrixes and micro/nanocarriers for biosensing improvement
Novel polymer matrixes and micro/nanocarriers for biosensing improvement
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 1128327 |
| Program: | Horizont Európa |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Šauša Ondrej CSc. |
PERMANET - PERmanent MAgnet Network for the European Transition
Sieť PERmanentných MAgnetov pre prechod do Európy
| Duration: | 1. 11. 2024 - 28. 2. 2028 |
| Evidence number: | 101178444 |
| Program: | Horizont Európa |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
skQCI - Slovak quantum communication infrastructure
Slovenská kvantová komunikačná infraštruktúra
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | DIGITAL-2021-QCI-01 No. 101091548 |
| Program: | Digital Europe Programme |
| Project leader: | MSc. Aktas Djeylan Vincent Ceylan PhD. |
| Annotation: | This project is a continuation of the effort started with the collaboration between Vienna, Austria (IQOQI) and Bratislava, Slovakia (IP SAS) quantum information research groups which produced the first international QKD link between the two countries in an effort to start realising the Quapital consortium’s (https://quapital.eu) vision for a quantum network. The goal is to use the same hardware and technology for the implementation of various entanglement-based QKD protocols in order to populate, in this first phase, 6 nodes across Slovakia, thus creating the backbone of a national quantum network. The chosen approach will not only meet the criteria of this call for connecting several European cities with QKD links but will also lay the foundation for the next steps in achieving a quantum internet that goes beyond simple cryptographic tasks, providing us with the opportunity to consider other quantum communication protocols in the future. The objective of building this infrastructure within the duration of this project will also be accompanied by the development of our own superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors and cryogenic systems which will help accommodate the needs of a growing quantum network beyond the timeline of this funded research. Such R&D may have lesser funding opportunities in the second phase of EuroQCI or that later phase may simply be more focused on the upper layers of the quantum network infrastructure. The present project is enabling Slovakia to actively participate in the EuroQCI European mission by developing quantum communication technologies and helping to establish a training research centre that will be beneficial for the whole Central-European territory, creating a sustainable knowledge-based ecosystem for future quantum engineers. |
| Project web page: | https://skqci.qute.sk/ |
SICAPERMA - Sustainable Innovation investment Catapult for Permanent Magnets
Trvalo udržateľná investícia do inovácií – Katapult pre permanentné magnety
| Duration: | 1. 10. 2024 - 31. 3. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | 101160837 |
| Program: | Iné |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
NanoSpace - Carbon molecular nanostructures in space
Uhlíkové molekulárne nanoštruktúry vo vesmíre
| Duration: | 27. 10. 2022 - 26. 10. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | CA21126 |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Dr. Rer. Nat. Šiffalovič Peter DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of NanoSpace is to determine the abundance, formation mechanisms and astrochemical role of carbonaceous nanoparticles in space. Carbon is ubiquitous in space; from small carbon and hydrocarbon molecules to fullerenes and large but currently unidentified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, carbonaceous dust particles and ultimately life. The clear identification of C60 in the interstellar medium and around planetary nebulae has provided us with a tangible key to unlock the mysteries and complexities of cosmic carbon. We will exploit this opportunity through the synergistic combination of expertise from observational astronomy, laboratory astrophysics, spectroscopy, molecular reaction dynamics, theoretical chemistry, data science, synthetic chemistry, material science and astrobiology. This Action will provide a common basis for the different communities to interact and learn from each other, training a new generation of researchers with the laboratory, theoretical, observational and numerical skills to drive the field forward. The leading role of European researchers in this new field will be enhanced by integrating teams from ITC and involving and enabling early career researchers to take leading roles. The potential of current and upcoming observational satellites and large-scale user facilities will be fully exploited to understand the formation and astrochemical consequences of complex cosmic nano-carbons. NanoSpace will have a significant legacy, delivering the scientific community with a structured database containing relevant information on nano-carbons for use in future projects, providing new tools and knowledge to unravel key mysteries in astrochemistry and a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers with valuable translational skills to drive socioeconomic development. |
| Project web page: | https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21126/ |
NOMAGRAD - Design of novel materials-based high performance magnetic gradiometer
Vývoj vysoko-citlivého magnetického gradiometra na báze nových magnetických materiálov
| Duration: | 1. 4. 2024 - 31. 3. 2027 |
| Program: | Iné |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
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Základné výzvy v teoretickej fyzike
| Duration: | 1. 10. 2023 - 31. 10. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | CA22113 |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Sedlák Michal PhD. |
National Projects
On sensing mechanism of chemiresistive nanostrutured sensors based on metal oxides
Analýza mechanizmu detekcie chemoodporových nanoštruktúrovaných senzorov na báze oxidov kovov
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0142/23 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ivančo Ján DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Boom in chemiresistive (ChR) sensors of gas/vapors in large extent relies on screening of various available, especially nanostructured (NS) active layers based on metal oxides and their modifications, namely material, structural or morphological ones. Their sensing properties have been studied in numerous exp. studies; bulk of studies has essentially descriptive character only. The proposed project aims to verification of an alternative model of the sensing mechanism of ChR films, thus the mechanism governing the conductivity change of NS layer upon adsorption of detected gaseous analytes. We assume that the primary mechanism of conductivity change of adsorbents is not the formation of a subsurface area of spatial charge, as it has been commonly presumed, but the work function change of the adsorbent surface. The proposed concept, if confirmed, would allow to predict or to optimize the ChR behavior of the pair active-layer/analyte, thereby increasing the efficiency and selectivity of the ChR gas sensors. |
Analysis of microstructure formation and its influence on selected properties of lead-free solders
Analýza tvorby mikroštruktúry a jej vplyv na vybrané vlastnosti bezolovnatých spájok
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 1/0389/22 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
ZERO - Zero-excess solid-state lithium batteries
Bezanódové tuholátkové lítiové batérie
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-22-0132 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Ing. Nádaždy Vojtech CSc. |
| Annotation: | The zero-excess solid-state battery (SSB) concept, also known as an anode-free battery, where the anode is formed in-situ at the interface between solid-state electrolyte (SSE) and current collector (CC), is preferred due to additional energy density gain, reduction in material and cell production costs, and simplification of recycling. In addition, the lower amount of Li required reduces Li supply problems and the likelihood of undesirable reactions. This concept has already been demonstrated for liquid cells, and recently the first zero-excess SSBs (ZESSBs) have been demonstrated. Nevertheless, ZESSB technology is still in its infancy due to the inherent challenges related to the in-situ formation of Li anode, which limits battery performance. To infer knowledge-based optimization strategies, a deeper understanding of the fundamental processes involved during anode formation at the interface between SSE and CC is required. The central hypothesis of ZERO project is that by real-time monitoring of Li deposition rate, wetting and/or alloying, and mechanical stress at the SSE/CC interface, we can optimize and tailor SSBs providing higher capacity and cycling lifetime. This can be achieved by controlling charge/discharge currents, appropriate alloy-forming interlayers, and managing internal stresses by external loads. The main aim of ZERO project is to develop optimal alloy-forming interlayers and charging strategies to achieve the high capacity and cycling lifetime of ZESSBs. This will be enabled and connected with the developing and/or updating methodologies that will facilitate experimental monitoring and a better conceptual understanding of the growth phenomena involved in the formation of the Li anode in ZESSBs. To this end, we will develop novel laboratory and synchrotron techniques to explore ZESSB-related phenomena under in operando conditions. |
MOXIO - Biological fate and therapeutic applicability of iron oxide-molybdenum oxide nanocomplexes
Biologický osud nanokomplexov oxidu železa a molybdén oxidu a ich využiteľnosť v terapii
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | SK-FR-22-0012 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Hvizdošová Annušová Adriana PhD. |
Carbon-based particulate micro- and mesoporous materials from natural precursors
Časticové mikro- a mezopórovité materiály na báze uhlíka z prírodných prekurzorov
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0166/22 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Maťko Igor CSc. |
| Annotation: | The presented project includes basic research in the field of particulate micro- and mesoporous carbon-based materials (PCM) with significant application impacts. It represents an original approach to the development of a method for the preparation of several types of PCM with significant sorption properties and a wide application potential. To optimize their use it is necessary to know in detail their physical properties (microstructure and porosity) and find a connection between the conditions during the formation of PCM (carbonization) and resulting microstructure, which is the first intention of the project. The originality lies in the combination of different physical methods of studying PCM, using standard sophisticated techniques (electron microscopy) as well as non-standard methods such as positron annihilation spectroscopy, thermoporosimetry and gamma spectrometry. Another purpose is to find procedures for the appropriate modification of PCM and elaboration of composites for several applications. |
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Dimenzionálna redukcia transportných rovníc v priestorovo obmedzených systémoch
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0020/24 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kalinay Pavol CSc. |
Resource Efficient Algorithms for Quantum Computers in NISQ Era
Efektívne algoritmy pre kvantové počítanie v ére NISQ
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0055/23 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Plesch Martin PhD. |
| Annotation: | Conventional supercomputers seem to be outpaced by increasing demand for computational power when developing new drugs, modeling nanoparticles or assessing problems in materials science and nuclear physics. Quantum computers are expected to provide exponentially growing power thanks to their use of quantum effects and indications of so-called quantum advantage have been demonstrated. Unfortunately, the current capabilities of quantum computers are rather limited by numerous issues. Because of them, the quantum computing performed nowadays is described as the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era. Currently the most promising algorithms for practical purposes are hybrid algorithms, where only part of calculation is performed by a quantum computer. An example of such an algorithm, is the variational quantum eigensolver (VQE), which calculates the smallest eigen-value of an input matrix. Within this project we aim to develop resource efficient methods of VQE that would work on existing quantum computers. |
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Efektívne interakcie v nízkoteplotnej termodynamike coulombovských systémov
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | VEGA 2/0089/24 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Šamaj Ladislav DrSc. |
SUPERSPIN - Superconducting spintronics and emergent phenomena in low/dimensional superconductors
Emergentné javy a spintronika supravodičov v systémoch s redukovanou dimenziou
| Duration: | 1. 5. 2022 - 30. 4. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | IM-2021-26 |
| Program: | IMPULZ |
| Project leader: | doc. Mgr. Kochan Denis PhD. |
| Annotation: | From a broader perspective the Superconducting spintronics is vastly expanding field that strives to utilize spintronics phenomena and transfer its applications into the realm of superconductivity. While the latter can support dissipation-less charge transport, and also topologically protected (e.g. Majorana) modes, the former can make use of electron spin for encoding and processing information. For these reasons, one may hope to launch a spin-driven superconducting device that would be, on one hand, very efficient in terms of energy demands, and on the other hand, would offer computational functionalities operating on quantum principles. The beauty of the above idea rests in its simplicity, but as always, devil is hidden in details. To bring such spintronics vision into an operating platform one would need superconducting materials that promote unconventional pairing of electrons into Cooper pairs. Unfortunately, Nature does not give us “free of charge” unconventional superconductors with all those wonderful properties. However, it offers us, instead, “smaller pieces of material-lego” that when being proximitized along each other engender the “scaffolded synthetic hybrid systems” owning effective unconventional pairing (and even much more). Such proximity effects, which are central to my proposal, represent a versatile platform to 1) control and functionalize spin, orbital, topological and magnetic properties of the constituting subsystems by external means – gating, temperature gradients, chemical composition, band structure engineering etc.; and 2) synthetize quasi-2D interfaces promoting an unconventional superconducting pairing and them associated topological bound states (Majoranas, Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states, Caroli-de Gennes-Matricon vortex states, etc.). From the specific point of views, my research ambitions within this programme count particularly two scientific projects: (A) Spin relaxation phenomena in low-dimensional (un)conventional superconductors, and (B) Topological states engineered through proximity effect – superconductivity on the edge. |
| Project web page: | http://www.quantum.physics.sk/rcqi/index.php?x=proj2022impulz_kochan |
NUCLDEF - Experimental investigation of deformation and electromagnetic properties of atomic nuclei
Experimentálne štúdium deformácie a elektromagnetických vlastností atómových jadier
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-20-0532 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Venhart Martin DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Nuclear deformation may occur in a any atomic nucleus and it appears that it is the single most-important feature of nuclear structure. The most spectacular example of such organization in nuclei is the highly deformed Hoyle state in 12C through which carbon is produced in the Universe. The proposed project aims to elucidate the underlying nuclear structure that is responsible for appearance of such deformed configurations. The goal of the present project is to provide key new experimental data for various isotopes. Experiments will be performed at the University of Jyvaskyla (Finland) and at newly established Tandetron Laboratory in Piestany. In Jyvaskyla, isotopes 179,191,192Bi will be studied by means of isomer and in-beam gamma-ray spectroscopy. For the isomer spectroscopy, significantly modified setup will be employed at the focal plane of the recoil separator. In comparison with conventional methods, it will allow to increase the beam current by a factor of at least 10. Therefore, it has potential to establish new research areas, that might be interesting also for different groups. A multiwired proportional chamber will be developed and delivered to Jyvaskyla for this purpose. New spectrometer, based on liquid nitrogen cooled Si(Li) detector, will be constructed for the laboratory in Piestany. It will be used for the conversion-electron spectroscopy. This technique is very difficult and therefore is pursued by only very few groups in the world. It will be used for measurement of electromagnetic properties of ground-state and first-excited state of 59,61Cu isotopes. |
NanoGlow - Nanoengineered Trojan hybrid for site-responsive phototherapy of recurrent glioblastomas
Fototerapia rekurentných glioblastómov s nádorovo špecifickým trójskym hybridom optimalizovaným na nano-úrovni
| Duration: | 1. 9. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-23-0535 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jergel Matej DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer and is generally always fatal. Recurrence after initial eradication is extremely high and tumors appear locally with increased resistance to therapy. Locally mediated photothermal therapy is a highly promising treatment option for glioblastoma. It allows the destruction of the tumor using heat as a drug-free tumor treatment, thus bypassing glioblastoma heterogeneity, blood-brain barrier limitations, and conventional drug resistance mechanisms, without affecting the surrounding healthy tissues. Implantable or injectable hydrogel matrices are able to transport therapy agents to the tumor site and unload upon stimuli. Although there are numerous studies describing such structures for glioblastoma treatment, they mainly focus on more efficient local drug or immunotherapy mediator’s delivery. Moreover, up until now, these studies lacked detailed nanoscale investigation of nano-bio conjugates’ properties and activity on a fundamental nano-level. The NanoGlow project aims to develop i) functional “Trojan horse” hydrogels with embedded photothermal nanoparticle conjugates, ii) validated in vitro and iii) complemented with state-of-the-art structural and chemical mapping at the nanoscale. Photothermal, pH-responsive MoOx nanoparticles will be conjugated with tumor-homing RGD peptides and embedded in nontoxic, biodegradable poly-(2-oxazoline)- and bio-sourced Tulipalin A-based matrices. Near-field nanoscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy Force Spectroscopy, and Confocal Raman Microscopy of nanoconjugate-hydrogel superstructures and in vitro samples will characterize nanoscale related phenomena observable at the macroscale. NanoGlow’s unique nano-to-macro approach will provide a basis for the application of the proposed hybrid structures in the fight against complex and hard-to-treat glioblastomas. |
Founding of A Quantum Computer group at IPSAS
Founding of A Quantum Computer group at IPSAS
| Duration: | 1. 9. 2024 - 31. 8. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V04-00685 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Plesch Martin PhD. |
| Project web page: | qaa.sav.sk |
Harmonic oscillator-inspired Particle Swarm Optimization applied to the Variational Quantum Eigensolver
Harmonic oscillator-inspired Particle Swarm Optimization applied to the Variational Quantum Eigensolver
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2025 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APP0683 |
| Program: | DoktoGrant |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Chernyak Yuri |
Search for optimal structural and electronic properties of organic semiconductor thin films
Hľadanie optimálnych štruktúrnych a elektronických vlastností organických polovodičových vrstiev
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0165/22 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Nádaždy Vojtech CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project proposal is focused on the studies of the electronic structure of newly emerging organic semiconductors for organic electronics. Since the DOS determines the optoelectronic properties, its understanding and design are essential for all applications. The electronic structure will be investigated using the electrochemical methods developed by our research team. Changes in the microstructure will be controlled by the choice of a solvent and annealing conditions. Susceptibility to degradation in the air will be investigated as well. Our planned research will be based on the combined use of experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches. We will use the density-functional theory (DFT), the related DF tight-binding (DFTB) method and the time-dependent DFT as theoretical bases for our calculations of the electronic structure. Geometry relaxation techniques and molecular dynamics will be used to predict and simulate molecular structure and microstructure of organic semiconductor films. |
BIQuaN - Backbone of an International Quantum Network
Chrbticová sieť medzinárodnej kvantovej siete
| Duration: | 1. 10. 2022 - 30. 9. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 1156/01/01 |
| Program: | SASPRO |
| Project leader: | MSc. Aktas Djeylan Vincent Ceylan PhD. |
Implementation of the concept of HEA atoms substitution in development of new materials prepared by different quenching and processing rates
Implementácia konceptu substitúcie HEA atómov pri vývoji nových materiálov pripravených rôznymi ochladzovacími a žíhacími rýchlosťami
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2025 - 31. 12. 2028 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0120/25 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
Indefinite Order Beyond Low Energy
Indefinite Order Beyond Low Energy
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V04-00679 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Móller Natalia Salomé PhD. |
Multi Laser Configuration to Complement Emission Spectroscopy for Plasma Wall Interaction Studies; MW Enhancement, Fluorescence and Raman
Konfigurácia viacerých laserov na doplnenie emisnej spektroskopie pre štúdie interakcií plazmy so stenou MW zosilnenie, fluorescencia a Raman
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-22-0548 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Dr. Rer. Nat. Šiffalovič Peter DrSc. |
QuaSiModo - Quantum Simulations and Modelling of Interaction Networks
Kvantové simulácie a modelovanie interakčých sietí
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0156/22 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Gendiar Andrej PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project aims to simulate quantum systems to understand the mechanisms of quantum entanglement concerning the interactions among particles (electrons/spins and photons) that are exposed to various external fields, typically magnetic ones. In specific cases, quantum correlations may suddenly amplify, which is reflected in macroscopic quantities. In theory, they behave non-analytically, while in the experiment, maxima (minima) or sudden jump changes are observed. Our task is to numerically simulate these processes and classify them by entanglement entropy. Simulations combine theory with experimental measurements. While in theory, we can solve only a small number of problems exactly, numerical simulations can cover a relatively large area of non-trivial problems. In this project, we will explore new quantum systems using state-of-the-art numerical methods, which we will formulate and implement. We will design conditions for devices under which it will be possible to perform experimental measurements. |
| Project web page: | http://www.quantum.physics.sk/rcqi/index.php?x=proj2022vega_quasimodo |
DUALCAPS+ - Alginate-based microcapsules with enhanced stability and biocompatibility for encapsulation of pancreatic islets in diabetes treatment
Mikrokapsuly na báze alginátu so zvýšenou stabilitou a biokompatibilitou pre enkapsuláciu pankreatických ostrovčekov v liečbe cukrovky
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-22-0565 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Dr. Rer. Nat. Šiffalovič Peter DrSc. |
DEQHOST - Designing quantum higher order structures
Navrhovanie kvantových štruktúr vyššieho rádu
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-22-0570 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | doc. Mgr. Ziman Mário PhD. |
| Annotation: | The basis of today’s quantum technologies originates in quantum foundations research performed in the last century, which redefined the concept of information and set new theoretical limitations on information processing. This new information-theoretic perspective resulted in development of resource theories, general probabilistic theories and higher order quantum structures - the frameworks not only extending the quantum theory, but also enabling technologies beyond the quantum ones. DeQHOST will contribute to development of higher order concepts and methods, investigation of their mathematical frameworks, and optimizat ion of newly designed information processing protocols. The activities of the project are organized in three workpackages focused on higher order structures, resources and tasks, respectively. In particular, we plan to explore extensions and modification of the existing frameworks of higher order maps, in quantum theory and in the more general setting of operational theories, with the aim to unite their desirable features and maximize the scope of describable types of phenomena such as causal non-separability. Our goal is to understand how these frameworks can be utilized for optimization of tasks in future networks of quantum devices. One of the objectives will be the development of a higher order calculus for unitary channels. In our study of resources, we will concentrate on incompatibility of quantum instruments, channels and possible extensions to higher order maps. We will study memory effects as a resource for information processing and generalize a resource theoretic approach to quantum thermodynamics. Our findings will be applied to specific tasks as designing programmable quantum processors, discrimination of memory channels, comparison and convertibility of higher order maps and a study of complexity questions in the higher order setting. |
| Project web page: | http://www.quantum.physics.sk/rcqi/index.php?x=proj2023apvv_deqhost |
DefectoLarge - Neutron Radiography for Advanced Heat Exchangers
Neutrónová defektoskopia perspektívnych tepelných výmenníkov
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-22-0304 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Herzáň Andrej PhD. |
MPEAS - Novel multi-principal element alloys – design, characterization and properties
Nové zliatiny s viacerými základnými prvkami – dizajn, charakterizácia a vlastnosti
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-20-0124 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
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Operačná kvantová termodynamika
| Duration: | 1. 9. 2024 - 31. 8. 2029 |
| Evidence number: | IM-2023-79 |
| Program: | IMPULZ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Mohammady Mohammad Hamed PhD. |
| Project web page: | http://www.quantum.physics.sk/rcqi/index.php?x=projects |
OTDQM - Optimal transport distance for quantum measurements
Optimálna transportná vzdialenosť pre kvantové merania
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | SK-FR-22-0018 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Leppäjärvi Leevi Ilmari PhD. |
PRESPEED - Perspective electronic spin systems for future quantum technologies
Perspektívne elektrónové spinové systémy pre budúce kvantové technológie
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-20-0150 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Gendiar Andrej PhD. |
BATAX - Towards lithium based batteries with improved lifetime
Pokročilé lítiové batérie s dlhou životnosťou
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-20-0111 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Dr. Rer. Nat. Šiffalovič Peter DrSc. |
| Annotation: | With the steadily increasing energy requirements of portable electronics and electromobility, conventional lithiumion batteries are facing new challenges. In the proposed project, we aim to stabilize the capacity and lifetime of lithium-ion batteries employing ultra-thin interfacial layers prepared by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The primary functions of interfacial layers are: i) preventing the dissolution of the cathode materials into electrolyte and ii) stabilizing the cathode morphology during lithiation and de-lithiation. Although the positive effect of ALD fabricated interfacial layers has already been demonstrated, systematic studies are still missing. The main bottleneck of such studies is the identification of appropriate feedback analytical techniques that enable real-time and in-operando insights into the charging/discharging mechanisms on the nanoscale. The conventional electrochemical characterization methods can only provide hints on the ongoing mechanism during degradation processes. Here we propose to utilize in-operando small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS, WAXS) to track the morphology and phase changes that occur during the charging/discharging of lithium-ion batteries in realtime. The main focus of this project is on the application of real-time SAXS/WAXS studies under laboratory conditions. In these circumstances, extensive, systematic studies of various ALD interfacial layers can be performed. |
SuPerCell - Towards Superior Perovskite-based Solar Cells via Optimized Passivation and Structure
Pokročilé perovskitové solárne články s optimalizovanou pasiváciou a štruktúrou
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2022 - 30. 6. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-21-0297 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Mrkývková Naďa PhD. |
| Annotation: | Solar cells (SCs) are one of the highly promising options for environmentally clean electricity production. Their role in our future energy mix depends on further reduction in system costs, and device efficiency is of key importance. Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites seem to be suitable candidates for next-generation photovoltaics, either in tandem with crystalline silicon solar cells or as a cheap/flexible thin-film alternative. Over the last few years, the power conversion efficiency of perovskite SCs has surpassed 25 %. However, its further increase is conditioned by the effective passivation of the detrimental defects at the perovskite interface and grain boundaries. This project is dedicated to understanding the role of defects in limiting photovoltaic performance and developing effective passivation routes to achieve further performance advances. Its innovation potential lies in increasing the efficiency of future SCs via targeting the defect-related nonradiative traps at the surfaces and interfaces and their efficient passivation. The project combines the different expertise and various experimental techniques of three partners intending to translate the acquired new scientific knowledge of defect passivation in hybrid perovskites into technological advances. |
SUSTAIN - Processing and performance of critical-elements-free hard and soft magnetic materials for sustainable development
Príprava a vlastnosti magneticky tvrdých a mäkkých materiálov bez kritických prvkov pre trvalo udržateľný rozvoj
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2024 - 31. 12. 2027 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-23-0281 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Ing. Švec Peter DrSc. |
Quantum entanglement network applications
Quantum entanglement network applications
| Duration: | 1. 8. 2024 - 31. 7. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V04-00777 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | doc. Mgr. Ziman Mário PhD. |
Growth and optical characterization of 2D materials: MoTe2, WTe2, PtTe2
Rast a optická charakterizácia 2D materiálov: MoTe2, WTe2, PtTe2
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0046/23 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Végsö Karol PhD. |
SeMIOpT - Sequential measurements and incompatibility in operational theories
Sekvenčné merania a nekompatibilita v operačných teóriách
| Duration: | 1. 9. 2022 - 31. 8. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 1372/03/01 |
| Program: | SASPRO |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Leppäjärvi Leevi Ilmari PhD. |
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Štipendiá pre excelentných PhD. študentov a študentky (R1)
| Duration: | 28. 10. 2023 - |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V02-00015 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | doc. Mgr. Ziman Mário PhD. |
| Project web page: | https://fu.sav.sk/veda-a-vyskum/projekty/plan-obnovy/ |
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Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfliktom na Ukrajine č. 1025/2022
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V01-00047 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Prof. Plevachuk Yuriy DrSc. |
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Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfliktom na Ukrajine č. 1026/2022
| Duration: | 1. 11. 2022 - 31. 10. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V01-00069 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Timchenko Prihodko Iryna PhD. |
Ultra high accuracy quantum Monte-Carlo study of electronic properties of 2D materials
Štúdium elektrónových vlastností 2D materiálov ultra presnými metódami kvantového Monte Carla
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2022 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-21-0272 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | prof. Ing. Štich Ivan DrSc. |
Tensor Network States: Algorithms and Applications
Tensor Network States: Algorithms and Applications
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 09I03-03-V04-00682 |
| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Genzor Jozef PhD. |
TECHAFO - Ternary chalcogenide perovskites for photovoltaics
Ternárne chalkogenidové perovskity pre fotovoltaiku
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-23-0202 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jergel Matej DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The goal of the proposed project is the synthesis of ternary chalcogenides with perovskite structure and systematic characterization of the relationship between the composition, structure, optical properties, thermal and chemical stability with the potential in the application in photovoltaics, or other optoelectronics. The result will be a set of prepared pure ternary chalcogenides in the form of crystalline powders and thin films with known, as well as newly prepared compositions and a comprehensive characterization of their optical and electronic properties, as well as thermal and chemical stability. Ternary chalcogenides will be prepared also by wet approach at lower temperature up to 350 °C in the form of nanocrystals which will be characterized in terms of their structure and morphology. Proof-of-concept solar cell will be prepared, which has not yet been reported in the literature. The optimization will be done based on performance measurements. |
Shape coexistence in atomic nuclei
Tvarová koexistencia v atómových jadrách
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0175/24 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Herzáň Andrej PhD. |
| Annotation: | The manifestation of shape coexistence in nuclei with one closed shell was recognized already forty years ago. It is likely to occur in all nuclei. If it was possible to perform shell-model calculations in a sufficiently large space, intruder states and their deformations should appear. Currently, such calculations are not generally possible. Experimentally, we observe real structures characterized by E2 transitions, with different quadrupole moments and reduced transition strengths, i.e., B(E2) values. To determine the B(E2) values from the measured data, it is necessary to know the lifetimes of the respective excited states and the branching ratios of the corresponding electromagnetic transitions. In the project, we will focus on the experimental determination of these quantities in stable nuclei near Z = 20, 50, for which it is possible to perform measurements with ultrahigh statistics. At the same time, we will continue the research program focused on the systematic study of neutron-deficient odd-mass Au. |
Shape coexistence in odd-Au isotopes
Tvarová koexistencia v izotopoch zlata
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2026 |
| Program: | Ministerstvo školstva, vedy, výskumu a športu |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Venhart Martin DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Goal of the project is further development of the the TATRA spectrometer. It will be used for studies of shape coexistence in odd-mass Au isotopes. Method of simultaneous gamma-ray and conversion-electron spectroscopy. Namely, the 185Au isotope will be studied. Experiment has already been approved by CERN Council. |
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Výskum a optimalizácia vlastností štruktúr na báze čierneho c-Si a čierneho poly-Si pre výrobu veľkoplošných vysokoúčinných slnečných článkov
| Duration: | 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | 2/0007/23 |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Pinčík Emil CSc. |
NanoCAre - Nanomedical approach to fight pancreatic cancer via targeting tumor- associated carbonic anhydrase IX
Využitie nanomedicíny v boji proti rakovine pankreasu prostredníctvom zacielenia nádorovo-asociovanej karbonickej anhydrázy IX.
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-20-0485 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Hvizdošová Annušová Adriana PhD. |
| Annotation: | Pancreatic cancer is a lethal disease with a rising incidence and mortality and it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. The median survival time of pancreatic cancer is 4-6 months after diagnosis, the lowest survival rate of all cancers. Only 20% of diagnosed cases are operable. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has the potential to become a new frontrunner in the fight against pancreatic cancer. This cutting-edge biomedical application relies on the rapid heating of the plasmonic nanoparticles induced by laser light absorption, followed by an increase in the ambient temperature around the nanoparticles. The effect of the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) can be observed only in a special class of nanoparticles. Photothermal therapy results in selective hyperthermia and irreversible damage of the tumor while avoiding damage to healthy tissue. However, the delivery efficiency of plasmonic nanoparticles is often insufficient. It can be increased by a dedicated functionalization of the plasmonic nanoparticles with ligands (antibodies) that selectively recognize the cancer cells. One of the main aims of the proposed project is to increase the delivery efficiency of the plasmonic nanoparticles for PTT by functionalization with antibodies that selectively recognize the tumor in the body. A promising target for functionalized nanoparticles is carbonic anhydrase IX, a hypoxia biomarker associated with an aggressive phenotype. CA IX is expressed in many types of tumors, while being absent from adjacent healthy tissue, making it an ideal highly specific candidate for anti-cancer therapy target. CAIX is abundantly expressed on the surface of pancreatic cancer cells where it correlates with a poor patient outcome. Targeting pancreatic cancer via nanomaterials-based approach combined with anti-CAIX antibody ensures highly selective application of PTT with potential benefits in the clinical environment. |
MIFYZOPO - Changes of microstructure and physical properties of crosslinked polymers in bulk and under confined conditions of macro- and mesopores
Zmeny mikroštruktúry a fyzikálnych vlastností zosieťovaných polymérov v objeme a v uväznených podmienkach makro- a mezopórov
| Duration: | 1. 7. 2022 - 30. 6. 2026 |
| Evidence number: | APVV-21-0335 |
| Program: | APVV |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Šauša Ondrej CSc. |
| Annotation: | The presented project will deal with the free-volume properties of polymer networks cured by new processes and their consequences on some physical properties, especially thermal properties around the glass transition and material properties. Polymers that are used in many applications based on dimethacrylates and epoxides will be investigated. They will be cured by a common and controlled polymerization as well as by the frontal polymerization. From the lifetime of the external positronium probe, the sizes of the inter-molecular free volumes will be determined and the changes in local free volumes during the curing processes as well as their dependences on the external parameters (temperature) will be examinated. Differences in the microstructure of polymers prepared in different ways will be determined, both in bulk and in the confined conditions of macro- and mesopores. Processes leading to different microstructural inhomogeneities of polymers will be investigated as a consequence of both the different crosslinking mechanisms of materials studied and the external conditions. The obtained free-volume characteristics will be compared with the results of other characterization techniques (FTIR, NIR, DSC, SEM, photo-rheometry, dielectric spectroscopy). The physical bonds will be studied which influence the properties of the polymer network in both bulk and confined states. |
Projects total: 52