A new algorithm increases the efficiency of quantum computers
Quantum computing is taking a new leap forward due to research that has proposed a scheme to reduce the number of calculations needed to read out data stored in the state of a quantum processor. This will make quantum computers more efficient, faster, and ultimately more sustainable.
A theoretical surface study of a potential third generation solar cell material opens up prospects for more efficient solar energy conversion
A new article by the CEST group reveals atomic and electronic structure of perovskite material for future photovoltaic applications.
Early career award granted to Professor Jose Lado
Professor Jose Lado was awarded early career prize. The award recognizes the talents of exceptional young researchers who are making a significant contribution to their respective field of research. The runner-up prize was awarded to Prof. Lado by Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft and Institute of Physics through New Journal of Physics (NJP).
Novel quantum device design promises a regular flow of entangled electrons on demand
Quantum computer and many other quantum technologies rely on our ability to generate quantum entangled pairs of electrons. By dynamically controlling two quantum dots near a superconductor, researchers could time the extraction and splitting of entangled Cooper pairs from a superconductor.
Aalto at Slush 2021: Startups for a more sustainable world
The world鈥檚 leading startup event is back and Aalto University is again along for the ride.
Finnish researchers developed mini-breast cancer as a new weapon against the most common type of breast cancer
Breast cancer researchers from the University of Helsinki and material scientists from Aalto University have jointly developed a gel-grown 鈥渕ini-breast cancer鈥 that will help uncover more effective treatments against hormone-dependent breast cancer.
Aalto and InstituteQ are partners of Quantum Jungle - The Dance of Quanta exhibition
The exhibition will open on Friday November 26 in Palazzo Blu museum, Pisa, Italy. Quantum Jungle is an interactive art installation visualising the fascinating world of quantum particles.
A new artificial material mimics quantum entangled rare earth compounds
By combining two-dimensional materials, researchers create a macroscopic quantum entangled state emulating rare earth compounds
Physicists find a new powerful method to explore phase transitions in strongly correlated quantum systems
Far-from-equilibrium dynamics of quantum many-body systems is one of the most active research areas in physics, with important connections to emerging quantum computers.
Three Aalto University professors become members of the Academia Europaea聽
Professors Risto Nieminen, Zhipei Sun and P盲ivi T枚rm盲 were elected as members.
Personnel newsletter will be renewed 鈥 read online newsletters of four Aalto schools and give feedback
Aalto CHEM, Aalto SCI, Aalto ELEC and Aalto ENG will pilot publishing their personnel newsletters online
Nokia donates seed funding 柠檬导航 University for launching an industrial PhD program on quantum technology
The first two PhD students will be hired to the program this year.
Material can be trained like a Pavlov dog 鈥 Professor Olli Ikkala and his team develop new materials
The sharpest tip of materials science is coming up with answers to questions such as can materials 鈥榣earn鈥 new properties or how to keep a cancerous tumour alive outside the body.
School of Science researchers now involved in five Centres of Excellence
SCI researchers are partners in three new Centres of Excellence: Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials, Randomness and structures, and Virtual laboratory for molecular level atmospheric transformations.
Two new Centres of Excellence 柠檬导航 University 鈥 the university is also involved in two consortia
Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Transfer and Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials were chosen as Centres of Excellence led by Aalto University
Nominations are open for the School of Science awards 2021
The 11 November deadline is approaching for the 2021 awards, so get nominating! The awards will be announced in a ceremony during Dean鈥檚 Christmas party on 15 December. Welcome!
Crazy ideas and hamsters
Games help to demystify quantum physics, says Laura Piispanen, the organizer of Quantum Game Jam, whose interest led her to work on a doctoral thesis on the subject.
School of Science graduates are satisfied with their master鈥檚 degree 鈥 majority of the graduates are male
Most of the graduates stay at the Metropolitan area after the graduation
Physicists make square droplets and liquid lattices
Driving systems out of equilibrium with electric fields proves useful for creating liquid shapes that are nearly impossible to find in nature
Group leader, are you interested in joining InstituteQ 鈥 The Finnish Quantum Institute?
Joining teams are expected to operate in a field relevant for quantum technologies
