Exploring Quantum Frontiers at BPU12 Congress

Jul 12, 2025·
Cătălin Creciunel
Cătălin Creciunel
,
Andrei Dascalu
,
Florica Doroftei
,
Tatiana Galatonova
,
Vadim Morari
,
Vitali Visanu
,
Vladimir Ciobanu
· 2 min read
BPU12 Poster Presentation
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From July 4 to July 12, 2025, I had the great opportunity to participate in the 12th International Congress of the Balkan Physical Union (BPU12) in Bucharest.

Quantum School: July 4–8

I participated in the school “Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology”, with lectures from KIT Karlsruhe, Max Planck, and IBM Research Zurich. Topics covered everything from quantum materials to machine learning for quantum applications.

ELI-NP Visit (Extreme Light Infrastructure)

A core highlight of the congress was the technical visit to the Extreme Light Infrastructure – Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) in Măgurele. As one of the most advanced research facility in the world, it hosts two 10-Petawatt ($10^{16}$ Watts) high-power laser systems.

Key Infrastructure Highlights:

  • HPLS (High Power Laser System): Developed by Thales, these lasers can reach intensities where vacuum breakdown and non-linear QED effects can be studied.
  • Gamma Beam System: A high-intensity, monochromatic gamma-ray source produced by Compton backscattering, enabling new frontiers in nuclear photonics.
  • Radiation Hardening Context: For my research in radiation sensors, ELI-NP represents the ultimate testing ground for understanding how high-energy photon interaction affects semiconductor materials and CMOS sensor integrity.

The facility is not just a triumph of physics, but of Embedded Control Systems. Managing the pulse synchronization and the vacuum targets requires real-time systems far beyond standard industrial PLC limits, aligning perfectly with the Industry 4.0 principles discussed in my other projects.S

Poster Presentation: July 10–12

I presented my work titled: “Fabrication and Characterization of a novel Iron oxide aeromaterial”.

Presented the Research

BPU12 CONGRESS VISUALS

This experience showcased the vibrant future of physics and reinforced my focus on novel aeromaterials.

Conference Quantum Physics BPU12 Space
Cătălin Creciunel
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Cătălin Creciunel (he/him)
Research Scientist & Embedded Systems Engineer
Cătălin Creciunel is a graduate of the Technical University of Moldova, specializing in microelectronics and nanotechnology. With over 5 years of experience as a Research Scientist, he has developed innovative solutions for semiconductor materials including ZnO, GaP, and InP through thermal treatment and anodization techniques. His expertise spans embedded software development in Python and C/C++, hardware design using CAD tools, and nanotechnology research including semiconductor and composite nanofiber production. Cătălin is dedicated to advancing technology through continuous learning and innovative contributions to microelectronics and embedded systems.