Istituto Nanoscienze

Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

ADVANCING FRONTIER RESEARCH AT THE NANOSCALE

An interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to nanoscience and nanotechnology at the frontier of basic and applied research. The emphasis in research is on cutting-edge experimental techniques and modelling tools, novel concepts, and close collaboration with academia. Istituto Nanoscienze is based in Pisa and in Modena.

Study improves visualization of chemical bonds in complex quantum systems

October 17, 2024

A team led by Cnr Nano extended a popular quantum mechanical visualization of chemical bonds to work not only on regular states of matter but also on complex magnetic states.

The Quantum Cascade Laser turns 30

October 11, 2024

Thirty years after its debut, the Quantum Cascade Laser continues to push the boundaries of photonics and quantum technology. Cnr Nano plays a key role in advancing this groundbreaking technology, as highlighted during the recent international conference on QCL research and innovation

New Nano Colloquia Series – Second Semester 2024

September 5, 2024

Be ready to delve into the institute’s cutting-edge research with the Nano Colloquia 2024 Second Semester schedule. Our scientists will showcase their latest achievements and discuss fresh perspectives on ongoing projects.

Gaetano Scamarcio is the new Director of Cnr Nano

September 2, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Nanoscience has a new Director, Gaetano Scamarcio, a renowned expert in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

LESGO Project shows advanced hydrogen storage using graphene oxides

July 26, 2024

After three and a half years, the LESGO consortium demonstrated an innovative hydrogen storage technology, developed with key contributions from Cnr Nano's multi-scale simulations.

Examining gender discrimination for more equitable science

June 26, 2024

A workshop at Cnr addressed gender discrimination in research, offering strategies for promoting equality. Expert discussions and group sessions highlighted biases and the need for inclusive approaches, with contributions from Cnr Nano, supporting the Cnr Gender Equality Plan.

2024 European Researchers’ Night

Start date

2024-09-27

Cnr Nano researchers are ready to join the event, meet, and engage with the public, showcasing their research and its impact on society. Discover the engaging activities we will present in both Modena and Pisa, as part of the local initiatives…

The International Quantum Cascade Lasers School and Workshop 2024

Start date

2024-08-25

After 30 years from their invention, QCLs have reached outstanding performance levels. In their 30th year anniversary, the Workshop will address both the fundamental physics aspects of these devices as well as new outstanding scientific, technological and commercial developments.

EDFT Workshop 2024: progress in Ensemble Density Functional Theory

Start date

2024-07-22

The EDFT Workshop 2024 will discuss opportunities and challenges of extensions of DFT which deal with mixed states.

Quantum Materials and Structured Light - QMSL

Start date

2024-07-06

The QMSL International Workshop is devoted to quantum materials, quantum phenomena, and designer light. Topics include quantum science and technology, nanoscale light-matter interaction, nano-structured materials, terahertz nanophotonics, near-field optics, plasmonics, metasurfaces, polariton optics, structured light, and topological photonics.

AMONIX - Amorphous conductors as a new route for plasmonics

Start date

2023-11-14

On Nov. 14 a Kick-off meeting marks the beginning of the MUR-PRIN project AMONIX - Amorphous conductors as a new route for plasmonics, coordinated by Cnr Nano.

2023 Eurepean Researchers' Night

Start date

2023-09-29

Discover the captivating activities presented by Cnr Nano for the European Researchers' Night 2023: Both Cnr Nano units will join the event with engaging hands-on presentations and a science bash', contributing to the local initiatives in Modena and Pisa.

Strong electron-hole interaction effects in low density systems

Speaker

Lucia Reining

Date

2024-11-08

Venue

ON-SITE S3 Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, Physics Building

A combined G0W0/BSE scheme of characterizing photoexcitations in hydroxylated rutile TiO2(110)

Speaker

Savio Laricchia

Date

2024-11-07

Venue

ON-SITE S3 Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, Physics Building ONLINE https://tinyurl.com/NanoColloquia

From first-principles to ML-accelerated molecular dynamics: Quantitative predictive modeling of disordered materials for memory and energy applications

Speaker

Guido Ori

Date

2024-11-06

Venue

ON-SITE: S3 Seminar Room, 3rd floor, Physics Building ONLINE: urly.it/311y44

Research at Cnr Nano

Fundamental and translational nanobiophysics

Surface and interfaces: nanofabrication, imaging, and spectroscopy

Solid-state quantum technology

Physics and technology of light at the nanoscale

Nanoscale theory, modelling and computation

Insights

Introducing Cnr Nano seventh Activity Report

We are pleased to launch the seventh biennial report of Cnr Nano, offering a comprehensive overview of the institute's achievements and advancements from the years 2022-2023

Enjoy the rich overview of what is done and who is who
at Cnr Nano in the seventh biennial report of the Institute.

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