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In recent years, Rydberg atoms have emerged as a promising platform for quantum sensing, enabling the detection of electromagnetic fields across a wide frequency range from MHz to THz. Atomic media offer broad tunability, high quality factors, and intrinsic calibration based on the Autler–Townes effect. However, most existing protocols still do not surpass conventional electronics in terms of sensitivity. Nevertheless, atom-based measurements hold the potential to approach the fundamental limits of electromagnetic field detection. The talk will present our efforts to develop novel Rydberg sensing protocols in both hot and cold atomic ensembles, including interaction-assisted measurements and multi-wave mixing techniques.

If you are actively involved in non-governmental organizations, participate in community, social, or other student activities, and achieve high academic results—don’t hesitate to apply! The Vydūnas Youth Foundation, in partnership with Vilnius University, invites students to apply for a scholarship.

In the context of the Czech President Petr Pavel’s state visit to Lithuania, the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) and Vilnius University signed a new cooperation agreement during an official ceremony witnessed by the Presidents of both countries. The agreement reaffirms the strong strategic partnership between Lithuania and ELI and further strengthens bilateral cooperation in research, innovation and advanced technologies. The partners have a shared commitment to enhancing scientific excellence, technological leadership and industrial competitiveness at the European level.

Don't not miss the opportunity to allocate 1.2% of your PIT (personal income tax) to support Vilnius University (VU) Faculty of Physics. This percentage may be split and distributed among several organisations.

There are no extra fees – in just a few minutes, you can allocate part of your income tax to organisations that truly need your support.

Income declaration and the allocation of support by completing form FR0512 are open until 2 May.

The European Commission (EC) has announced the results of the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges call, allocating EUR 97.7 million to 81 international projects. Among the funded projects are those led by two Vilnius University (VU) researchers – Prof. Almira Ramanavičienė of the Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, and Prof. Mangirdas Malinauskas of the Laser Research Center, Faculty of Physics. Both researchers submitted their proposals with VU.

The University of Padua will host the 10th edition of the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua – Developing High-Impact Research and Training Proposals – from 20 to 22 May 2026. The three-day intensive training programme is intended for outstanding researchers planning to submit a proposal for a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Padua as their host institution.

Dr Kazimieras Černis, a researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy of the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University (VU), named the asteroid in honour of St. Casimir, the first saint and patron saint of Lithuania. The asteroid was actively observed at various observatories between 2013 and 2019, and its orbit was finally determined in 2024. 

3D printing has long since escaped the pages of science fiction books. It’s woven into our everyday lives. This year, the global 3D printing market is expected to exceed €30 billion, with projections indicating it will double within the next five years. Yet we’re only beginning to scratch the surface of how this technology can truly change our world.

3D printing is steadily advancing to the micro- and nanoscale, where, as research by Vilnius University (VU) scientist Artūras Harnik suggests, it may play a key role in developing the next generation of lasers.

At the 18th meeting of the Arqus Rectors’ Council on 13 February, two new Arqus joint study programmes were approved. The Joint Bachelor’s Programme in Physics for Technology has been developed by Vilnius University together with the University of Granada, the University of Padua and the University of Wrocław, while the Joint Master’s Programme in Translation, Technologies and Artificial Intelligence will be delivered by Vilnius University in cooperation with the University of Granada, the University of Graz and the University of Minho.

"Optoman“ has established a scholarship to encourage students to pursue research in the field of photonics, particularly in areas related to the company’s activities. The company is one of the fastest-growing high-technology companies in Lithuania, specializing in laser optics.