Aalto funding for quantum engineering open
CQE is looking for 2-3 outstanding projects in the field of quantum engineering to be funded in 2018.
Ultrafast laser pulse created by golden nanoparticles
The creation of a fast, tunable and stable nanoparticle-array laser is a stepping stone to affordable and efficient sensing and switching.
Einstein’s “spooky action” goes massive!
The elusive quantum mechanical phenomenon called entanglement has now been made a reality in objects almost macroscopic in size. Results published in Nature show how two vibrating drumheads, the width of a human hair, can display the spooky action.
A new Bose–Einstein condensate created at Aalto University
Researchers at Aalto University, Finland are the first to create a Bose–Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons.
Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning
This knotted skyrmion may provide insight into a stable ball of plasma that could enhance future fusion reactors.
Väisälä Awards to Professor Camilla Hollanti and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco
Both Hollanti and Maniscalco are spearheads in their respective, globally highly competitive fields.
2017 Best Physics Doctoral Dissertation and Teacher of the Year prizes awarded
€3,000-prizes were awarded for three Best Doctoral Dissertations in recognition of research and one for Teacher of the Year.
Centre for Quantum Engineering funding awarded for three projects
A total of EUR 290 000 has been granted for new projects that pave the way for large-scale initiatives in the field of quantum engineering at Aalto.
Weyl metamaterials offer a novel route to 3D electronic devices
Researchers show how the principles of general relativity open the door to novel electronic applications including the 3D electron lens and electronic invisibility devices.
Construction of a quantum computer begins at Aalto University
Docent Mikko Möttönen's working group has received nearly one million euros in funding for the construction of a quantum computer.
Quantum researchers around the globe gather at Aalto
The conference covers quantum effects and connects research directions at the frontiers of mesoscopic quantum coherence.
Chemical route towards electronic devices in graphene
Essential electronic components, such as diodes and tunnel barriers, can be incorporated in single graphene wires (nanoribbons) with atomic precision.
Quantum technology selected as an Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence
Aalto is also involved in the space and imaging centres of excellence.
Frequency modulation accelerates the research of quantum technologies
In quantum devices, frequency modulation is utilized in controlling interactions.
Destruction of a quantum monopole observed
Scientists at Amherst College and Aalto University have made the first experimental observations of the dynamics of isolated monopoles in quantum matter.
Refrigerator for quantum computers discovered
Quantum physicist Mikko Möttönen and his team have invented a quantum-circuit refrigerator, which can reduce errors in quantum computing.
Nearly 5 million euro for pioneering biomimetics and quantum technology research
Olli Ikkala has received a prized ERC Advanced Grant for the second time and Jukka Pekola for the first time.
Researchers create artificial materials atom-by-atom
Possibility to arrange the atoms precisely bring designer quantum materials closer to reality.
Researchers beat the quantum limit of microwave measurements
The microwave measurement method developed by the researchers can be used in quantum computing and measurement of gravitational waves.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship awarded to study spin entanglement and Dirac materials
Researcher Pablo Burset intends to separate the unruly pairs of entangled electrons with an exciting new device, a Cooper pair splitter, to advance the development of quantum technologies.
