The micro and nanostructures produced at the NF Lab are not only visually striking but also allow the investigation of quantum phenomena. (Image: F . Volante, A. Hofmann group, Department of Physics, University of Basel) At the Nano Fabrication Lab, researchers produce tiny, intricate chips to study quantum effects at temperatures close to absolute zero. (Image: L. Ruggiero, A. Hofmann group, Department of Physics, University of Basel) 59 SNI Annual Report 2025