Highlights
Quantum literacy for all
What do computers, cell phones and GPS navigation have in common? And what about digital cameras, solar panels and fibre optics? The answer is that the functioning of these devices is based on quantum phenomena.
Mika A. Sillanpää: ‘Having a couple of little black holes in the lab would be tremendously helpful’
From sidestepping the Heisenberg uncertainty principle to demonstrating quantum gravity, Aalto Professor has a habit of advancing boundaries in quantum physics
Unique opportunity for Professor Hele Savin to carry out academic research at company premises
The Finnish Research Impact Foundation funding allows professors to concentrate on research and utilize the practical expertise of companies.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
Tiny organisms, big discoveries: How swarming shrimp could influence a new wave of ‘mesorobotics’
Aalto researcher aims to understand the complex movement of brine shrimp—a gateway to physics on an unfamiliar scale
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
Novel approach to accurately defining the SI unit of power awarded QTF Annual Discovery Prize
Doctoral researcher Marco MarÃn-Suárez of the PICO group is awarded for groundbreaking work in defining the SI unit of power, paving the way for better measurements in nanoscale thermodynamics
Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual
A new device can measure power levels with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity, offering a major step forward for quantum technologies
A neuromorphic visual sensor can recognise moving objects and predict their path
The new smart sensor uses embedded information to detect motion in a single video frame
Internal call for InstituteQ doctoral positions
With funding from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, the Finnish quantum community InstituteQ is opening a call for five doctoral positions
Cryocourse 2023
Cryocourse 2023, taking place on May 18-26, is an international school on cryogenics, microwave measurements, and low-temperature engineering for quantum technology. The event is aimed at young researchers at the graduate and postdoctoral level
Building an understanding of quantum turbulence from the ground up
Researchers show how energy disappears in quantum turbulence. The discovery paves way for a better understanding of turbulence in scales ranging from the microscopic to the planetary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The smallest robotic arm you can imagine is controlled by artificial intelligence
Deep reinforcement learning can build precise nanoscale shapes
