NCCR Precision
About us
Precision measurements are a cornerstone of exact sciences. They play a key role in research, innovation and technological development, both in academia and industry. Since the fundamental redefinition of the International System of Units (SI) in 2019 and the introduction of new technologies such as optical frequency standards and frequency combs, measurement science is undergoing a true revolution, creating fresh opportunities in fields such as physics, navigation, geology, and sensing.
The National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) “Precision” runs a comprehensive research programme on precision measurements, focusing on the physical quantities of time and frequency. Its goal is to raise the accuracy and sensitivity of measurements to unprecedented levels and, in doing so, to explore previously unknown physical phenomena beyond the Standard Model of particle physics.
Clocks and fundamental physics
Quantum state control
Photonic technologies
Precision sensing
Who We Are
NCCR Precision is hosted by ETH Zürich and the University of Basel. Our consortium additionally includes members from the Paul Scherrer Institute, EPFL, the University of Neuchâtel, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology, and CSEM.
The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs) are a funding scheme of the Swiss National Science Foundation. They fund long-term research projects on topics of strategic importance to Switzerland.
