The Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) is a global research center of the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), and QNS is located in Ewha Womans University. QNS aims to investigate quantum effects in solid-state systems to further our understanding of this crucially important, but as of yet, poorly understood basic research field. Our goal is to become recognized as the best place to perform quantum research on the atomic scale in a solid-state environment and be a destination for leading domestic and international researchers. Our Goals: - Achieving full control of the quantum states of atoms and molecules on clean surfaces and near interfaces - Exploring both theoretically and experimentally, systems and strategies for coherent manipulation of quantum nanostructures, with emphasis on understanding and mitigating decoherence - Demonstrating and optimizing the use of single atoms and molecules as quantum bits for quantum computation applications - Investigating the transition from quantum to classical behavior, including the quantum measurement problem (Research background) Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism