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Racetrack memory

Published:16.11.10 — Imagine a computer equipped with shock-proof memory that’s 100,000 times faster and consumes less power than current hard disks.Professor Mathias Kläui from EPFL and PSI is working on a new kind of “Racetrack” memory, a high-volume, ultra-rapid non-volatile read-write magnetic memory that was invented at IBM and may soon make such a creature possible.

All optical transistor

Published:12.11.10 — In an article appearing on November 11th in the journal Science, researchers at EPFL and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics announce the discovery of a method for coupling photons and mechanical vibrations that could have numerous applications in telecommunications and quantum information technologies.

Rolex and EPFL Foster New Ideas for the Next Generation

Published:11.11.10 — First Young Laureates to receive their Awards at the Rolex Learning Center - see their videos below

Even more sun in the cells!

Published:10.11.10 — Scientists at EPFL are working on the development of a new generation of production lines and procedures for manufacturing solar modules in thin-film silicon, within the framework of an important European research project coordinated by the Oerlikon Solar company.

EPFL Middle East opens Master Program

Published:09.11.10 — Starting this month, students can apply for a Middle East adventure in education and science.

FIRST LEGO League at EPFL

Published:08.11.10 — Eleven teams were competing with their LEGO robots on Saturday at the Rolex Learning Center.

The story of an exceptional building

Published:05.11.10 — "Le paysage intérieur" is showing as from today. This movie, directed by Pierre Maillard, recounts the human and collective adventure of the building of the Rolex Learning Center over a three-year period.