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Prof. Dr. Daniel Loss

Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Basel, 2017 Wolf Prize in Physics recipient, Marcel Benoist Prize winner, and co-creator of the Loss-DiVincenzo proposal for quantum computation using electron spins in quantum dots.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas
Quantum Computing, Spin Qubits, Loss-DiVincenzo Proposal, Spintronics, Majorana Fermions in Nanowires
Academic position
Professor of Theoretical Physics & Director, Center for Quantum Sciences
Primary university source
Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status
Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Quantum Computing, Spin Qubits, Loss-DiVincenzo Proposal are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Important verification note

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