Aalto quantum news
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AI is not only changing the way we process data, it鈥檚 changing how we carry out research, period.
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.
Designer materials with completely random structures might enable quantum computing
Topological randomness may be the answer for lossless electronics and making the nuts and bolts of quantum computers.
Time crystals may hold secret to coherence in quantum computing
New experimental evidence also lays groundwork for new ways of studying time
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.
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 M枚tt枚nen's working group has received nearly one million euros in funding for the construction of a quantum computer.
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 M枚tt枚nen 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 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 Sk艂odowska-Curie Fellowship awarded to fabricate an organic polariton laser diode
Dr. Daskalakis will utilize the novel approach of polariton condensation in organic laser diodes, paving the way for a new generation of micro-laser devices.
Marie Sk艂odowska-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.
Researchers discovered elusive half-quantum vortices in a superfluid
Gained understanding in quantum physics may be a step towards quantum computers.
Researchers nearly reached quantum limit with nanodrums
Extremely accurate measurements of microwave signals can potentially be used for data encryption based on quantum cryptography and other purposes.
Under debate - quantum computing already studied in Finland
A unique programming course for the D-Wave quantum computer makes use of refrigeration technology developed at Aalto University.
Colors from darkness: Researchers develop alternative approach to quantum computing
Microwaves created at near absolute zero temperature provide uniquely correlated and controllable states.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize 2016 awarded to Michel Devoret
Professor Michel Devoret received the prize for his pioneering investigations and applications of macroscopic quantum phenomena at low temperatures.
Quantum knots are real
The very first experimental observations of knots in quantum matter have just been reported in Nature Physics.