News & Events
New article on direct-write laser patterning of magnetic landscapes
Patterning magnetic landscapes has recently emerged as a powerful avenue to achieve new functionalities in existing materials. In our recent publication, we demonstrate the creation of two-dimensional complex patterns with continuous variations in magnetic anisotropy, interlayer exchange coupling, and ferrimagnetic compensation at the mesoscopic scale in numerous application-relevant magnetic materials.
Doctoral Examination of Davide Pecchio
Davide Pecchio has successfully defended his thesis with the title "Ultrafast Laser-Induced Processes in Artificial Spin Ice." Congratulations Davide!
TecDay 2025
Members of the Laboratory for Mesoscopic Systems participated in TecDay at the Lycée-Collège de la Planta in Sion.
Charpak Ritz Prize awarded to Laura Heyderman
Since 2016, the Charpak-Ritz Prize has been jointly awarded by the French Physical Society and the Swiss Physical Society to a physicist or a team for outstanding contributions to physics or its development.
Doctoral Examination of Luca Berchialla
Luca Berchialla has successfully defended histhesis with the title "New Geometries in Artificial Spin Ice in 2D and 3D". Congratulations Luca!
2025 Swiss Nanomagnetism Summit
The Laboratory for Mesoscopic Systems organised the Swiss Nanomagnetism Summit on September 8–9, 2025, at the ETH in Zürich, Switzerland. This workshop, sponsored by the IEEE Magnetics Society, brought together leading researchers in spintronic and nanomagnetic systems to explore recent advances, open questions, and new directions.
Lauren Riddiford winner of the Best Video-Abstract Award
Lauren Riddiford has been awarded the Best Early-Career Seminars Video Abstract Prize by the European Magnetism Association!
Andreas Apseros named as finalist at MaP Graduate Symposium
Andreas Apseros from Mesoscopic Systems was one of four finalists for the MaP Award 2025. He gave an impressive presentation at the MaP Graduate Symposium on 19th June 2025, and received a runner up award. Well done Andreas!
Workshop on Frontiers in Artificial Spin Ice 2025
The Laboratory for Mesoscopic Systems organised the workshop Frontiers in Artificial Spin Ice 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland. This workshop, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, brought together the key players in Artificial Spin Ice and related fields in order to explore recent advances, open questions, and new avenues.
Doctoral Examination of Samuel Treves
Samuel Treves has successfully defended his thesis with the title "Identifying the Topological Nature of Magnetic Configurations in NdMn₂Ge₂." Congratulations Sam!