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We are the New Technologies – Research Centre (NTC) of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (CR). We explore quantum materials, green technologies, ecological energy sources, and solutions for human wellbeing.

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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nová generace senzorů díky grafenu a femtosekundovému laseru. NTC @zcu.cz × HOFMEISTER × FS ČVUT – spolupráce výzkumu a průmyslu s potenciálem pro medicínu, autonomní dopravu i další aplikace. Více:https://info.zcu.cz/clanek.jsp?id=9986&lang=cs
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Researchers J. Minár, A. Pulkkinen & J. Schusser from NTC UWB co-authored research published in Physics showing how light can switch a semiconductor into a metallic topological state, opening the door to ultra-fast electronics. Read more: info.zcu.cz/clanek.jsp?i...
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Great to welcome Alexander Gray from Temple University back to NTC @zcu.cz ! After his 2024 HAXPES visit, we're collaborating on new research. He also gave a brilliant talk on probing emergent states at oxide interfaces!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Saying goodbye to 3 amazing students from @UniOfToyama! Satoru Sakamoto, Yugo Miura & Tenshin Nakayama are completing their professional internships here through the #JASSO exchange program. Thank you for your visit and safe travels back to Japan! #InternationalExchange
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Discussions, new connections and ideas at the Czech–Belgian Business Forum in Brussels. NTC showcased how the Pilsen Region's innovation ecosystem is advancing quantum technologies, semiconductors, and nuclear innovation through strong collaboration among research, academia, and industry.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎙️Jak funguje senzor k tréninku pánevního dna? Jan Vychytil z NTC představil v @CRozhlas nový neinvazivní systém pro trénink pánevního dna. Prototyp z projektu je hotový a hledáme partnera pro komercializaci! mujrozhlas.cz/veda-plus/ch...
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Another interview from the Get Smart series by Smart Pilsen Region. Meet Sarath Sasi, a Ph.D. student and researcher at the New Technologies Research Centre (NTC), sharing his journey from India to Pilsen and his research on advanced materials. inovujtevpk.cz/en/interview...
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Thanks to @eosccz.bsky.social for the insightful interview with our colleague Eddhib Ridha from NTC @zcu.cz. He explained how AI, data sharing, and open science can help make materials research more efficient, understandable, and reusable for future discoveries. 👇
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
V Radničních listech Města Plzně vyšel rozhovor s Radovanem Rašplem z Wikov TurboGear 🌍 Těší nás zmínka o spolupráci se @zcu.cz i ocenění našeho NTC. Propojování výzkumu a praxe posouvá inovace vpřed. Děkujeme a těšíme se na další projekty! Foto: M.Říský👉 plzen.eu/o-meste/aktu...
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Radovan Rašpl: Práce s lidmi je alchymie : Plzeň - oficiální informační server města
Plzeň-informace o městě, uřední hodiny, řešení životních situací, podatelna, katalog akcí, sport, kultura
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
International Staff Week at NTC UWB. A joint event with OTH Amberg-Weiden and Lodz University of Technology, bringing together university staff for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Visitors explored our labs—from next-gen batteries to nanorobotics & CO₂ conversion.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Welcomed the NTC Scientific Council to reflect on a year of progress. Key topics: ERC CZ impact, National Quantum Strategy, and 2026 plans incl. Quantum Computing & Simulations and quantum sensing. Looking forward to continued collaboration.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Rector Miroslav Lávička and Petr Kavalíř represented the University of West Bohemia at the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 2026, contributing to discussions on science diplomacy & quantum tech. ⚛️
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
World Quantum Day highlights a shift as big as electricity. At NTC, we turn research into real-world impact—from quantum materials to sensors and computing. Those who act now gain decades of advantage. Quantum isn’t the future. It’s happening now. 🚄⚛️
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a computer generated image of a galaxy with a few lines of light coming out of it
ALT: a computer generated image of a galaxy with a few lines of light coming out of it
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Thank you to Director General Jan Michal and CzechInvest representatives for visiting NTC. We discussed R&D investments, startups, global supply chains, quantum technologies, and workforce challenges. We appreciate the continued cooperation and support.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Last week, we welcomed colleagues from the University of Prešov and the International Office of the University of West Bohemia to NTC. We shared insights on internationalization, Erasmus+ mobilities, and cooperation. Thank you for the inspiring visit!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Our research team at NTC UWB co-authored a study published in Nature Physics. Using magneto-ARPES, scientists revealed how magnetic fields influence electrons in the quantum material CsV₃Sb₅, opening new possibilities for studying symmetry breaking in quantum materials.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The first NTC Quantum Seminar has taken place! 🎉 Thanks to Michal Forgó for opening the series with a talk on a hybrid quantum–classical model for pneumonia detection from chest X-rays. More seminars coming soon! #QuantumTech
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We were honored to welcome the French Ambassador to CR Stephane Crouzat and his colleagues visited the NTC during their visit to the CANUT II Winter School. Thank you for the inspiring discussion and for strengthening Czech–French scientific collaboration. Merci!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Researchers from the NTC at the @zcu.cz developed a free software tool for personalized 3D visualization of the female pelvic floor. It supports childbirth safety assessment, research & medical education. info.zcu.cz/A-new-applic...
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Včerejší Den žen a dívek ve vědě jsme oslavili na debatě ZČU pod záštitou ombudsmana P. Šimona. 🙏
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
On Jan 14–15 in Pilsen, partners launched the Czech-Bavarian INTERREG Quantum Academy, led by the University of West Bohemia. The project brings quantum tech to secondary students through workshops, courses & camps—making complex science fun and inspiring future STEM paths.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
What determines the success of a project in fierce international competition, and how was the ART.QM project born? Physicist J. Schusser from NTC describes the joury to a European research project supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant 👉https://info.zcu.cz/clanek.jsp?id=9055&lang=en
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Two intensive days at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab - cutting-edge science, strong partners, and new directions for collaboration in quantum materials (superconductors, 2D Dirac materials, topological insulators, magnetism). We are launching exchange programs for researchers and postdocs 👏.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
NTC researchers from @zcu.cz joined colleagues at @SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory & Stanford University for in-depth discussions on quantum materials science. We reviewed ongoing cooperation and outlined concrete directions for future joint research.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We were honored to welcome Prof. Zdeněk Sofer from @vschtpraha.bsky.social at NTC @zcu.cz. Zdenek Sofer delivered an inspiring lecture on 2D materials—from crystal growth and exfoliation to cutting-edge applications in electronics, energy storage, and catalysis.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Researchers from the NTC research institute at the @zcu.cz visited the Narang Lab at UCLA to discuss collaboration in quantum materials. The visit highlighted new opportunities for Czech–U.S. research cooperation in quantum science and technology.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Great days in Ireland 🇮🇪, building new bridges in quantum technologies. Inspiring discussions on joint research & quantum computing use cases with Tyndal Institute and @maynoothuniversity.ie , with strong support from the Czech Embassy 🇨🇿. Looking forward to welcoming partners at NTC!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Milestone for NTC! 💎 For the first time, we have a co-authored publication in ScienceMagazine. Viera Skákalová & an intl. team directly observed the hexatic phase in 2D crystals - a key for future electronics. Proud to be part of this research! 🚀 #Science #Physics
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
NTC and Uni Regensburg research on the cover of Chemistry Europe 🧪J. Minár & T. Kovářík co-authored a study revealing a new material where thallium forms identical 5-atom clusters. 🙏the collaborators V. Schwinghammer, I. Shenderovich, S. Gärtner from @uniregensburg .bsky. 🔗 lnkd.in/d54bgZMZ
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Dear partners, colleagues, and friends, as the year draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your trust, cooperation, and shared enthusiasm for research and innovation. Merry Christmas and a successful New Year!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Honoured to welcome a distinguished delegation from Taiwan to the University of West Bohemia and our New Technologies – Research Centre (NTC). Inspiring discussions on quantum & advanced materials, energy, sensing, photonics, biomedicine and future collaboration.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🥳We’re excited to congratulate our colleague and leader of the Research of Quantum and Advanced Material team, Ján Minár, on becoming an Associate Editor of @nature.com ´s npj Computational Materials 👉https://nature.com/npjcompumats/editors
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
UWB hosted the kick-off meeting of the Materials Science group in Open Science II (OP JAK). Under the leadership of Marek Cebecauer (J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS), the team is creating DANTEc, a new national FAIR data repository linked to the European Open Science Cloud.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Great day at #QuantumDay! Proud that NTC joined the CZ quantum community and that our director Petr Kavalíř was among the speakers. Inspiring outlook on Quantum–AI–Neuron and strong national collaboration. The future of Czech quantum tech looks bright!🤩
Quantum Day in Prague, prof. Igor Jex from the Czech Technical University Prague presentingQuantum day in Prague - panelists.Quantum Day in Prague - with the interst of the Czech TV 24 - Petr Kavalíř from NTC UWB presenting in background.Quantum Day Prague. Petr Kavalíř from NTC UWB from Pilsen presenting quantum communication.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Great to look back at last week’s lecture at NTC! Thanks to Frédéric Turquier from the Laboratory of Applied Biomechanics (University Gustave Eiffel & Aix-Marseille University) for an inspiring talk on pelvic organ prolapse modeling.🙏
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
On Friday, November 14th, we listened to a lecture by Cheol-Hwan Park from the Seoul National University on the Lippmann–Schwinger approach for calculating photoelectron wave functions from first principles. He showed applications to graphene and WSe₂. Thanks for the new insights! 🙏
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We were pleased to host Tom van Waas (Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium) for his lecture on extracting self-energy and the Eliashberg function from ARPES. He presented a Bayesian approach and the xARPES package, with examples from SrTiO₃ and MoTe₂. Thank you, Tom!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The GoHigher Conference is underway! 🚀 Connecting talented high school students with research, development & innovation in the Pilsen Region. We’re proud to support initiatives like #GoHigher that inspire future scientists & engineers, because innovation starts with young talent. 💡 #STEM #Education
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Representatives of Czech and U.S. academic institutions met to strengthen collaboration in Quantum Sciences and Artificial Intelligence. Today, part of the U.S. delegation is heading to Plzeň to continue discussions at the University of West Bohemia, including NTC! ⚛️🤖
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Celebrating 107 years of an independent Czechoslovakia. Congratulations to this year’s City of Pilsen laureates, especially our colleague Miroslav Holeček (NTC & UWB). Proud of his impact on education and research! #Science #Plzen
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Looking back at the great 2nd QM4ST Workshop in Křtiny. Inspiring talks on quantum materials for sustainable technologies, strong contributions from young researchers and lots of new ideas for our collaboration. Thanks to everyone who joined!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Děkujeme všem účastníkům #Termoden 2025 za skvělou atmosféru, odborné příspěvky a rekordní účast! Velké díky týmu SŠP ZČU Plzeň, NTC Plzeň a spoluorganizátorům z #ATD ČR a SŠP VŠB–TU Ostrava. Těšíme se příště! 👋 #Termografie #Infrared #NDT #ZCU #NTC
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Určitě přijďte – bude to zajímavé, inspirativní a hodně kvantové. Kvantu zdar🖖!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Projekt Předaplikační výzkum infračervených měřicích a zobrazovacích systémů pro chytrá města a bezpečnostní systémy běží na plné obrátky. Vědecký záměr má 3 směry: 1) bezkontaktní termodiagnostika obličeje, 2) měření fyziologických projevů, 3) Vývoj nového systému 🔴. irt.zcu.cz/cs/o-nas/pro...
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Konference QuantumNetX v Plzni ukázala, jak rychle se kvantové technologie posouvají z výzkumu do průmyslové praxe. Die Konferenz QuantumNetX in Pilsen zeigte eindrucksvoll, wie Quantentechnologien den Weg von der Forschung in die industrielle Anwendung finden.
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Nature @nature.com · 07/10/2025
The Physics Nobel goes to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis for a discovery that paved the way for quantum computers. Our reporters dive into the science
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Připojte se ke konferenci QuantumNetX: Kvantové výpočty a technologie – potenciál pro průmyslovou praxi! 📍 Plzeň, 14. 10. 2025 👉 Registrace do 9. 10.: forms.gle/WoE98udcJzPF... Quantenberechnungen & -technologien – Potenzial für die Industrie! 📍 Pilsen, 14.10.2025 👉 Anmeldung bis 9.10.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
We presented final results of the #MEDEPOZ project at the 31st #ENFSI #Firearms & #GSR Meeting – sharing advances in #infrared, non-contact and non-destructive GSR visualization. Thanks for the inspiring event and valuable discussions!
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
On 9–10 Sept 2025, the international MEBioSys project meeting and conference took place at the Santon Hotel in Brno. Researchers and partners discussed top research in bioinspired mechatronics, biomaterials and metamaterials under the P JAC programme.
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NTC researchers @ntcresearchers.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our Summer with Science internships at NTC just wrapped up! 14 talented high-school students presented their research at GoHigher Café in fields from quantum computing to biomechanics. Huge thanks to the Pilsen Region, UWB leadership & GoHigher for their support!
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