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Researchers take a step towards turning interactions that normally ruin quantum information into a way of protecting it

A new method for predicting the behavior of quantum devices provides a crucial tool for real-world applications of quantum technology
Press releases, Research & Art
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Illustration of research

Finnish Quantum Agenda details road ahead and stresses need for national quantum strategy

What are Finland’s strengths in quantum technology? How can Finland ensure it stays on top of the groundbreaking changes quantum technology will cause in the coming years and decades? These are the questions the Finnish Quantum Agenda answers.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art
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The InstituteQ logo on black background

Would you like your research featured in a video?

Apply to be featured in a video showcasing open science practices at Aalto University.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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People working together on laptops, post-its on white board.

Semiconductor sector summer jobs open in research groups

The growth of the semiconductor sector and its investments in Finland are also increasing the need for skilled personnel. Thanks to a donation from four semiconductor companies Picosun, an Applied Materials Company, Okmetic, Murata, and KYOCERA Tikitin. Aalto University will offer exciting summer jobs in the School of Electrical Engineering and the School of Chemical Engineering in the summer of 2023. Semi-Summer 2023 Programme will provide an opportunity to gain the skills needed in a growing and international field.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) at Aalto University, free event on 7 March for researchers and teachers

Registration now open.
For Aalto community
University
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) at Aalto University, free event for researchers and teachers

Join us on 7 March at 13.00 to 15.00
For Aalto community
University
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Two people seated next to an audio mixer

Register for training in research data management and open science in spring 2023

Registration is open for the spring 2023 training!
Research & Art
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RDM & Open Science training

Coating bubbles with protein results in a highly stable contrast agent for medical use

Researchers developed bubbles that are safe, highly stable, and function as contrast agent in medical applications. They could be used to diagnose, for example, cardiological issues, blood flow, and liver lesions.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Microscopic image of giant gas vesicles.

By detecting tiny flashes of heat, scientists pave way for more stable quantum computers

An international collaboration between quantum scientists resulted in a new way to measure heat dissipation in superconducting quantum circuits.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art
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Photo of a qubit.

Controlling quantum states in individual molecules with two-dimensional ferroelectrics

Researchers demonstrated how to control the quantum states of individual molecules with an electrically controllable substrate.
Research & Art
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Illustration of controlling internal states of molecules with electric fields.

Designing quantum materials with quantum computers

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation awards a proof-of-concept grant for the design of quantum materials with quantum computers.
Research & Art
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Depiction of quantum materials

Researchers use quantum mechanics to see objects without looking at them

The new method bridges the quantum and classical worlds and could improve measurements in quantum computers and other applications
Press releases, Research & Art
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Picture of OtaNano lab equipment.

Fusion energy will save our future? True or false: Five claims about fusion power

A breakthrough in fusion energy production was achieved last week when, for the first time ever, the fusion reactions in a small fuel pellet yielded more energy than the pellet had absorbed. We asked our researchers, Taina Kurki-Suonio and Eero Hirvijoki, about five claims related to fusion.
Research & Art
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Nano cryostat

SCI Awards celebrate excellent work at our school in 2022

The recipients were revealed at the school’s Christmas party, which this year took place on-site after two years of celebrating remotely.
Awards and Recognition
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christmas decorations

A peculiar protected structure links Viking knots with quantum vortices

Mathematical analysis identifies a vortex structure that is impervious to decay
Press releases
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In Borromean rings, each circle holds the pattern together by passing through the other two circles. Credit: Alexander Kakinen.

The smallest robotic arm you can imagine is controlled by artificial intelligence

Deep reinforcement learning can build precise nanoscale shapes
Research & Art
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A star-shaped lattice of atoms

Machine learning boosts the discovery of new perovskite solar cell materials

Researchers from CEST group apply machine learning to help identifying suitable solar cell materials
Research & Art
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A solar panel with blue sky and a graphic showing perovskite material

Online course “Wood material science” starts 10.1.2023

Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.
Studies
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Kiemurteleva puun syykuvio

Online course “Wood products and processes” starts 27.2.2023

Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.
Studies
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close up photo of plywood panels

A life-inspired system dynamically adjusts to its environment

The system regulates its own temperature in response to environmental disturbances
Press releases
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Feedback controlled hydrogels. Picture: Ikkala lab / Aalto University and Priimägi lab / Tampere University