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A path to graphene topological qubits

Researchers demonstrate that magnetism and superconductivity can coexist in graphene, opening a pathway towards graphene-based topological qubits
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A cartoon showing a graphene lattice with a strip of blue in the middle representing the topological superconductor

Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Maniscalco, Sabrina, Liski, Matti ja Kostiainen, Mauri

Physicist Mika A. Sillanpää wins a multi-million euro research grant to support work reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity

The team is trying to solve a hundred-year-old mystery of physics with the help of small gold spheres and extremely low temperatures. The observation of tiny gravitational forces between vibrating spheres may solve the mystery.
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The highly competed ERC Advanced Grant, awarded to leading top researchers, is the third ERC grant won by Professor Mika A. Sillanpää. In 2009, he received the ERC Starting Grant targeted at talented young researchers and, in 2013, he was awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant intended for top researchers establishing their careers. Picture: Aalto University.

Pinja Helasuo, preparing for Wappu: We are in this together

According to physics student Pinja Helasuo, the most challenging thing in daily life during COVID-19 has been tolerating spending all the time in the same room. The Guild of Physics and Helasuo’s closest friends and family have helped her cope. Helasuo was also involved in launching the WappuApu fundraising campaign to prevent student loneliness.
Incidents, Studies
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Photo: Tuukka Mattlar.

New nanoscale device for spin technology

Spin waves could unlock the next generation of computer technology, a new component allows physicists to control them
Press releases, Research & Art
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A green laser light shining on a sample stage between two magnets

Finnish Quantum Institute announced

InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland
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The low-temperature plate inside of the refrigerator. The team attaches their bolometers here. Credit: Aalto University.

New machine learning approach speeds up search for molecular conformers

A new method based on machine learning facilitates search for molecular conformers
Research & Art
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A graphic showing a front cover describing the conformer search method

CEST researchers pave the way for calculating circular dichroism (CD) spectra more efficiently

New study by CEST group implements an efficient method for calculating CD spectra in open source GPAW code
Research & Art
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A graphic showing CD spectra of a metal nanocluster

A computational deep glance at 2-dimensional MXene materials reveals new insight about their surface properties

New computational study looks at surface functionalization of 2-dimensional materials class
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A graphic showing a magnifying glass revealing atoms in a structure

Helsinki would need at least 5,000 intermediate-deep geothermal wells to meet the energy demands in district heating – researchers call for more studies

Geothermal energy wells are being explored as a way to provide district heating to cities and suburbs. A new study suggests that fields of wells connected to existing heating systems, instead of individual wells, should be studied.
Research & Art
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Otakaari 1, kuva: Mikko Raskinen.

Five new Marie Curie fellows join Aalto

The prestigious research grants supports international researchers to travel abroad to work.
Research & Art
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An autumnal aerial view of Aalto University campus from Laajalahti, autumn colours, yellow and orange, are prominent in the trees

EU awards significant funding for Finnish AI-assisted fusion research

The University of Helsinki will lead a new centre specialised in fusion research based on artificial intelligence and modelling, harnessing the strong expertise in AI in the Helsinki region for future energy production.
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Credit © ITER Organization

Method yielding more accurate total energies could boost quantum chemistry calculations

CEST researchers publish new method calculating total energies efficiently and accurately
Research & Art
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Graphic showing chemical structures in 3D and drawn on yellow background

International Women's Day 2021 - celebrating the women of PHYS!

Article highlighting the accomplishments of the women from the Physics Department
Research & Art
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bubble graph of stats

Key problems regarding equality have been recognized - A pilot to promote solutions

As a result of Aalto participating in the Equal career paths (NOW!) project, Learning Services are piloting a service concept where students share their experiences on e.g. working in teams and teachers get to walk in the students' shoes. The expected outcome is that the participants become more aware of their unconscious biases, learn how their behavior affects other people, and ideate on how the experiences of the students in (gender) minority can be better acknowledged in teaching. 
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Research & Art, Studies, University
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NAU survey data

Valtteri Lahtinen's piece selected as top mathematics article

The mathematics used in the study can be used in the design and development of superconducting quantum circuits, and in the analysis of the models of the logic of quantum computation.
Awards and Recognition
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Valtteri Lahtinen sailing on Lake Päijänne.

AScI internship program sees record number of applications

As it enters it’s 9th year, the AScI internship programme is celebrating receiving over 1,000 applications for a single recruitment round
Cooperation
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A group of people sat around a table

Theoretical study elucidates deep surface structure of emerging perovskite material

Newly published work by doctoral candidate Azimatu Seidu (CEST group) reveals detailed electronic and atomistic structure of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3), an emerging perovskite material
Research & Art
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Graphic showing 2 phases of the perovskite material CsPbI3

Computational physics graduate Lauri Himanen selected for SCI Dissertation Award

Lauri Himanen (CEST & SIN groups) was one of two awardees at the Department of Applied Physics for a SCI Dissertation Award
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A merged image showing a graphic by Lauri Himanen with a photo

Levi Keller wins Finnish Cultural Foundation award for doctoral studies

Levi Keller (CEST group) was awarded a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation to support his doctoral studies exploring computational methods for spectroscopy.
Research & Art
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A photo showing doctoral student Levi Keller