32nd Colloquium on Fatigue Mechanisms in Vienna

26.2.2026
This long-standing international colloquium once again brought together experts in fatigue research to share the latest findings and discuss current scientific challenges. Read article

Quantum computers in materials research? 🔬

7.11.2025
As part of Qiskit Fall Fest 2025, a special invited lecture by Dr. Martin Friák will take place on November 13 at the Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IPM CAS).The lecture will focus on how quantum computers can be used in materials research and will be available both in-person […] Read article

From the Laboratory Straight to the Quantum Computer – IPM at the IT4Innovations Users Conference 2025

4.11.2025
The IT4Innovations Users Conference 2025 featured a strong representation from the Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences.Our researchers — Dr. Martin Friák, Mgr. Valentína Berecová, Bc. Kateřina Dočkalová, and Bc. Vojtěch Vašina — presented their work and had the unique opportunity to see the first quantum computer in the Czech […] Read article

Was the first quantum conference in the quantum year 2025 at IPM?

7.1.2025
On Friday, January 3, 2025, our institute co-organized the Three Kings Conference 2025 (3KK-2025). Since many topics were related to quantum science and technology, our conference was likely the first in 2025, which UNESCO declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. We are glad to be the first, and we hope you celebrate […] Read article

Recollections of the conference MMM11

9.10.2024
The end of September attracted to Prague world experts in materials modeling, who took part in the 11th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling (MMM11). This largest international conference in the field was held in the Prague Congress Center on September 22-27, 2024. Read article