Exploring the frontiers of quantum knowledge
A joint research unit of the Ecole Normale Supérieure, Sorbonne University, the College de France and the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the Laboratoire Kastler Brossel (LKB) is one of the main leaders worldwide in the field of quantum physics.
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Artist in residence at the LKB
Caroline Delétoille
Saïda Guellati-Khelifa and Pierre Cladé receive the 2024 Servant prize from the French Academy of Sciences
Saïda Guellati-Khelifa and Pierre Cladé have designed cutting-edge experiments for precision measurements using cold atoms.
Certify the properties of N-body quantum states
A new theoretical approach to the N-body quantum problem has been developed, providing, for the first time, a rigorous estimate of the errors made by approximate solutions calculated through numerical simulations using traditional methods.
Research topics
The Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, supported by 11 research teams, focuses its work in the field of quantum physics divided in 4 areas, along with a cross-disciplinary area dedicated to the practical applications of its research.
Events
David Guéry-Odelin
Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier – Laboratoire LCAR
Quantum Chaos and Control in the Time-Modulated Pendulum
Aephraim Steinberg
University of Toronto
I know what you did last nanosecond: Asking photons where they’ve been
Our community
Our locations
The LKB is located in three different places within the fifth arrondissement of Paris (France).
– The Ecole Normale Supérieure is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, attracting the brightest students and researchers. Its campus offers a stimulating intellectual environment and fosters academic excellence in many disciplines.
– Sorbonne University, established in 2018 from the merger of Paris-Sorbonne University and Pierre and Marie Curie University, is a multidisciplinary institution in Paris. It offers programs in the humanities, sciences, engineering, and medicine, and is distinguished by its innovative research and involvement in European research and training programs.
– The Collège de France, founded in 1530, has a long tradition of academic excellence. Its campus houses classrooms and lecture theatres steeped in history, providing an inspiring environment for students and researchers.
Our staff
Meet the laboratory members! Our team is mainly composed of young researchers with nearly 60 researchers and teacher-researchers and over 100 PhD students and post-doc. In addition, 25 scientific research support staff contribute to the laboratory’s achievements through their administrative and technical activities.
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Jobs
Find out about recruitment opportunities at Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, a place where knowledge is constantly evolving. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, join our laboratory!
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