During my PhD research, I studied the photon statistics of light emitted by a microcavity that contains a single quantum dot (QD) on resonance.

Promotor: Prof.dr. S.F. Portegies Zwart

Niet alleen donkere materie, maar ook gewone materie en donkere energie worden gevolgd in de grootste kosmologische computersimulatie ooit. In de FLAMINGO-simulatie zie je over de loop van miljarden jaren virtuele sterrenstelsels en clusters van sterrenstelsels ontstaan. Dat is geen makkelijke klus:…

Promotor: Prof.dr. S. Portegies Zwart

This thesis focus on the interaction between M dwarf stellar winds and Galactic cosmic rays and the possible effects on the habitability of exoplanets.

The first direct detection of gravitational waves opened the possibility of mapping the Universe via this new and independent messenger.

Promotores: Prof.dr. T.H.W. Bäck, Prof.dr. M. Bongards (Cologne University)

In this thesis we explore machine and deep learning approaches that address keychallenges in high dimensional problem areas and also in improving accuracy in wellknown problems. In high dimensional contexts, we have focused on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.

The zebrafish is a promising vertebrate model organism in early drug discovery and development.

Promotor: M.T.M. Koper, Co-Promotor: L.B.F. Juurlink

Promotor: Prof.dr. V. Icke, Co-Promotor: T.I. Madura

Promotor: Roeland M.H. Merks

This thesis explores Breaking of Ensemble Equivalence (BEE) in random graph models by examining the spectral properties of adjacency matrices. The goal is to identify spectral characteristics that differentiate random graph ensembles, enhancing the understanding of complex network structures and beh…

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Quantitative biology means exploiting mathematical modelling and computer simulation as a tool to gain additional insights into the meaning of experimental data. Discover in this minor when and how to apply these tools, in a multidisciplinary setting.

Promotor: A. Achúcarro, Co-Promotor: J.W. van Holten

In the early universe, the dynamics of the Higgs field can give rise to many interesting phenomena.

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Astronomen van onder meer SRON en de Sterrewacht Leiden hebben met ESA’s ruimtetelescoop XMM-Newton gas gevonden dat één van de puzzelstukjes vormt om de totale hoeveelheid ‘normale’ materie in het heelal in kaart te brengen. Het onderzoek wordt 21 juni gepubliceerd in Nature.

With increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and their detrimental effect on the global climate, modern society needs to push for more renewable energy sources. Storing widely accessible and abundant solar energy in chemical bonds in the form of molecular fuel via artificial photosynthesis…

We strive to address the challenge of constructing a modeling language to write software which can take advantage of recent hardware developments (multicore, cloud) without compromising in its abstraction levels.

Viral diseases constitute one of the major challenges in modern medicine. Membrane-targeting have broad-spectrum potential and could distinguish viral membranes from the host cell plasma membrane by the difference in membrane curvature.

The Standard Model (SM) of particle physics fails to explain several observed phenomena and is incomplete. In order to resolve this problem, one may extend the SM by adding new particles.

It is an established fact that the Standard Model has to be extended to explain the so-called Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) phenomena: dark matter, matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe and neutrino flavour oscillations.

Promotores: W.T. de Groot, M. Tchuenté, Co-promotor: J.P. Cheylan

This thesis covers several aspects of quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers and its applications to quantum chemistry and material science.

In the traditional theory of linear elasticity, superposition dictates that the response of a material does not depend on the sequence of the applied mechanical actuations.

Promotors: Prof.dr. J. Zaanen, Prof.dr.ir. H. Hilgenkamp

Gold nanorods are biocompatible nanoparticles that present an excellent two-photon signal that can be used to get high spatial resolution inside living cells. Gold nanorods are photostable and therefore can be followed inside cells for long time, with possible applications as trackers in live cells.

This thesis introduces the concept of

Computerwetenschapper Tim Coopmans gebruikt pen, papier en gewone computers om de best mogelijke quantumcomputer te simuleren. Hij vertelt over zijn onderzoek en hoe dit helpt om een bruikbare quantumcomputer sneller werkelijkheid te maken. ‘Ik hoop dat ik zal meemaken dat quantumcomputers echt iets…

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Promotor: H.J.M. de Groot

Promotor: Prof.dr. E. F. van Dishoeck

A plasma is an ionized gas with very low electrical resistivity. As such, magnetic field lines are 'frozen in' and move with the fluid. Magnetic field lines that are linked, knotted and tangled, cannot be undone by the fluid motions.

Promotor: Prof.dr. C.W.J. Beenakker

This thesis provides an overview of the development of the Pair Configuration to Molecular Activity Coefficient (PAC-MAC) model.

Promotor: Prof.dr. M. de Jong

We have studied the impact of particle shape anisotropy, multivalent interactions and flexibility on systems of micron-sized colloidal particles.

Fungal infections pose a significant threat to individuals with compromised immune systems and despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, they continue to jeopardize patient’s health.

Vast, often populated, areas in dryland ecosystems face the dangers of desertification.