Prof. Dr Lev Vidmar, Jožef Stefan Institute and University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics is awarded the Zois Award for the discovery of new patterns of behaviour in quantum many-body systems.

Prof. Dr Lev Vidmar focuses on fundamental questions in quantum many-body physics. His research has highlighted the behaviour of quantum materials under the influence of anomalies or perturbations. Through his findings, he has challenged the long-established theory of thermal and electrical insulators and developed a new approach to identifying thermal and electrical properties. This opens up new possibilities for storing quantum information, which is crucial, among other things, for the development of efficient and reliable quantum computers.