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.

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.

Unlocking spin currents in Density Functional Theory

June 24, 2024

Cnr Nano researchers enable integration of spin currents into applications of Density Functional Theory, opening doors to more accurate simulations and possible spintronics developments.

Cnr Nano joins HANAMI project: strengthening Europe-Japan collaboration in High-Performance Computing

April 22, 2024

The European Union and Japan are joining forces to develop and fortify their High Performance Computing ecosystems, and Cnr Nano is proudly partnering this collaboration in materials science

Unlocking Far-Infrared with the first compact 9 THz source

April 11, 2024

Researchers developed the first miniaturized and efficient technology for producing waves in the far-infrared range. The result fills a technological gap and opens up applications in diagnostic imaging and environmental monitoring. The study is published in Nature Communications.

CnrNano startup DSQM wins Premio America Innovazione

March 18, 2024

DSQM, a spin-off rooted in Cnr Nano research, won the Italia USA Foundation award dedicated to the best Italian innovators, for its cutting-edge technology based on superconducting materials, demonstrating the innovative value of frontier research.

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.

Two-dimensional excitonic insulators @ CMD30 – FisMat2023

Start date

2023-09-04

A three half-days Mini Colloqiua during the Conference of the Condensed Matter Division - FisMat2023 dedicated to the field of the excitonic insulator, with dedicated discussion and posters sessions.

On the Border Between Biological and Artificial Intelligence

Start date

2023-09-20

This open seminar will focus on some of the fundamental questions related to artificial intelligence in our society: in what sense are these algorithms “intelligent”? How could we define criteria for attributing a “conscience” to machines and rights and responsibilities?

From weak to strong electric fields: the linear and nonlinear optical response of atoms, molecules and solids

Speaker

Eleonora Luppi

Date

2024-07-04

Venue

ON-SITE: S3 Seminar Room, 3rd floor, Physics Building ONLINE: urly.it/3aqz5

Quantum, the semiconductor way

Speaker

Giordano Scappucci

Date

2024-06-25

Venue

ON-SITE NEST Meeting Room ONLINE https://tinyurl.com/SeminarioScappucci

Detectorless scanning near-field microscopy in the THz range as tool for the characterization of topological insulator-based nanophotonic structures

Speaker

Chiara Schiattarella

Date

2024-06-20

Venue

ON-SITE NEST Meeting Room ONLINE https://tinyurl.com/NanoColloquia

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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