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Stefan Willitsch is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Basel, Switzerland. His research group (FG Willitsch) is based at Klingelbergstrasse 80 in Basel and focuses on cutting-edge quantum physics and chemistry with trapped ions. He maintains an active research program investigating quantum control of molecular systems, cold chemistry, and quantum information processing.
Willitsch's research interests center on quantum physics with trapped ions, molecular spectroscopy, cold chemistry, and quantum information processing. His work bridges fundamental quantum mechanics with practical applications in precision measurement and quantum technology. He has developed innovative techniques for controlling molecular ions at the quantum level, enabling unprecedented studies of chemical reactions and molecular properties.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on quantum logic spectroscopy, trapped ion systems, and conformer-specific chemistry. The research spans from fundamental quantum control techniques to applications in quantum information processing and precision chemical measurements. His group has made significant contributions to understanding how molecular rotation and conformation affect chemical reactivity at the quantum level.
Willitsch's research is supported by substantial publications in leading journals, with numerous articles published in 2024-2025 covering topics from ion-nanowire hybrid systems to quantum control of polyatomic molecular ions. His work represents the forefront of quantum-controlled chemistry and molecular physics.
His research group maintains active collaborations across quantum physics and chemistry disciplines, working at the intersection of atomic physics, molecular spectroscopy, and quantum information science. The group develops advanced experimental techniques for trapping, cooling, and manipulating ions at the quantum level, with applications ranging from fundamental chemistry to quantum computing.
