Highlights
Quantum physics and technology research receives billion-euro funding from the EU 鈥 Aalto University involved in three projects
Aalto University research groups will study and develop technology for quantum communication, ultra-sensitive magnetic sensors based on quantum optics, and photon-emitting quantum chips. The Quantum Flagship launched by the European Union will provide funding for ten years and for over 5000 researchers with one billion euros. The flagship will consolidate the best quantum physics research in Europe and transfer quantum technology from the lab to the market.
Cryocourse 2018 on low-temperature technology at Aalto
This international school provides training on fundamental and industrial issues on cryogenics 21-26 September 2018.
Qubits as valves: controlling quantum heat engines
Researchers from Aalto University are designing nano-sized quantum heat engines to explore whether they may be able to outperform classical heat engines in terms of power and efficiency.
Ultimate precision for sensor technology using qubits and machine learning
Extracting information quickly from quantum states is necessary for future quantum processors and super-sensitive detectors in existing technologies.
Time crystals may hold secret to coherence in quantum computing
New experimental evidence also lays groundwork for new ways of studying time
Peter Liljeroth appointed as Academy Professor
The Academy of Finland has granted funding for ten new Academy Professors in different fields of science. Aalto University has recently also received Academy funding for seven Academy Fellows and eight Postdoctoral Researchers.
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鈥檚 鈥渟pooky action鈥 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.
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.
Construction of a quantum computer begins at Aalto University
Docent Mikko M枚tt枚nen's working group has received nearly one million euros in funding for the construction of a quantum computer.
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.
Refrigerator for quantum computers discovered
Quantum physicist Mikko M枚tt枚nen and his team have invented a quantum-circuit refrigerator, which can reduce errors in quantum computing.
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.
Record-breaking tiny centenary celebration logo only a hundredth of a millimetre in size
The logo for Finland鈥檚 centennial was created from silicon with the same method as the world's smallest Aalto vase.
Aalto spinoff BlueFors awarded for their international success
BlueFors Cryogenics is the world鈥檚 leading manufacturer of 鈥榙ry鈥 ultra-low temperature refrigerators with promising growth prospects in the supply chain of quantum computers.
The researchers created a tiny laser using nanoparticles
Researchers at Aalto are the first to develop a plasmonic nanolaser that operates at visible light frequencies and uses so-called dark lattice modes.
2016 Best Physics Doctoral Dissertation and Teacher of the Year prizes awarded
Awards for best doctoral dissertations were granted in recognition of research. Also a Teacher of the Year prize was awarded for the second time.
Researchers discovered elusive half-quantum vortices in a superfluid
Gained understanding in quantum physics may be a step towards quantum computers.
