Oct. 5, 2025
Oct. 5, 2025
July 11, 2025
A decade of scientific collaboration in molecular electronics
The C2N is currently contributing to a long-standing international collaboration through the theoretical modeling expertise of Dr. Yannick Dappe, who recently joined the laboratory.
For …
July 17, 2025
A study reveals the effectiveness of a new technology for monitoring cancer progression
An article published in Science Advances presents the results of a multi-year collaboration between Sensome, École Polytechnique, and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNRS …
June 26, 2025
The C2N 2024 activity report has just been published: another year of scientific, technological impact and innovation for the laboratory
In 2024, C2N continued its commitment to pursuing excellence in both fundamental and applied research, driven by a spirit of responsible innovation. Our work, at …
June 26, 2025
Solar photovoltaics in France (3rd edition) : reality, potential, and challenges
Sept. 25, 2025
A new AI memory capable of learning and deciding on-chip
A French team led by CEA-Leti, with participation from C2N and several other laboratories*, has developed a hybrid memory technology that allows artificial neural networks …
July 1, 2025
Integrated TE optical isolator based on magneto-optical perturbation in coupled waveguides
An article published in Scientific Report presents a new concept for a compact, high-performance integrated optical isolator.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) feature an increasing …
July 22, 2025
July 17, 2025
Critical coupling in plasmonic chain for efficient energy trapping
Plasmonic nanoparticles can concentrate electromagnetic energy on the nanometer scale, offering promising applications in diverse fields such as miniaturized photonic circuits or lab-on-chip. An essential …
Nov. 8, 2025
Research
The centre develops research in the fields of material science, nanophotonics, nanoelectronics, nanobiotechnologies and microsystems, as well as in nanotechnologies. Its research activites cover all the range from fondamental to applied science.
The scientific project revolves around 10 major scientific challenges which are common to the 4 departments and federate research within the laboratory.
Jobs
Each year, researchers, engineers and technicians from around the world apply for CNRS or Paris-Saclay University positions to carry out their activity at C2N.
A number of internship, PhD position and Post-doc opportunities are also open at C2N.
Facility
The C2N gathers 3 plateforms into the Technology Facility and 3 platforms of expertise in instrumentation and characterization (optical and multiphysics).
The C2N Technology Facility belongs to the national nanofabrication network (Renatech network).
Nov. 28, 2025 - 10 a.m.
(in french) Repenser l’impact environnemental de la recherche en ingénierie, à partir de l’analyse du cycle de vie des projets de recherche
Résumé
Face aux enjeux environnementaux, la recherche scientifique française devra s’adapter et accélérer sa transformation. CNRS Ingénierie, Aix- Marseille Université, l’École nationale des ponts et …
Nov. 18, 2025 - 10 a.m.
Coherent acoustic phonons in nanostructures: transduction, transport, and tunability
Coherent acoustic phonons are collective lattice vibrations with a well-defined phase. Their ability to couple with various excitations makes them attractive for interfacing different solid-state …
June 3, 2025 - 2:15 p.m.
(in french) Modèles multiphysiques non-linéaires de résonateurs à haut facteur de qualité : Applications à l’optimisation d’oscillateurs, de capteurs et de récupérateurs d’énergie
Les systèmes embarqués, en particulier dans le contexte de l’internet des objets (IoT), requièrent l’utilisation massive de résonateurs pour nombre de leurs fonctions internes: capteurs …
Oct. 24, 2025 - 2 p.m.
Nanosecond laser ultra-doping : towards an all-silicon superconducting electronics
Nanosecond laser annealing is a powerful technique to achieve extremely high doping levels in box-like, monocrystalline, epitaxial layers, with excellent activation levels and few crystalline …