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What do we see in a mirror? New metasurfaces look 鈥渂right鈥 at one direction, while 鈥渄ark鈥 for the opposite direction
Researchers at Aalto University developed metasurfaces with extreme angle-asymmetric response. The new device can be a good or bad reflector depending on the angle the light hits it.
Hey, space!
An updated course in radio astronomy allows students to observe far-away galaxies with the help of Finland's only radio telescope used for astronomical research.
Tailoring the surface of carbon may hold the key to monitoring patient blood in real-time
Machine learning is increasing the pace of development of customised carbon surfaces with a wide variety of applications
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.
Space professor's research looks twenty-five years into the future
Esa Kallio, the man behind upcoming missions to send space probes to Mercury and Jupiter, blends the right mix of childish curiosity and steely determination.
For Professor Antti R盲is盲nen, sociability is about caring for others
Professor Antti R盲is盲nen has completed his long academic career, beginning his retirement on 1 October 2018.
Research Alliance to drive innovation in the automation of transport and logistics
Finland is home to technological excellence with world-leading experience in the development of autonomous transport and logistics.
QS Ranking: Aalto places 140th in the world
Aalto is #1 in Finland with regard to relative number of research citations and employer reputation.
World Challenge 2018 Finals in Finland on 27鈥30 August 鈥 work for a better world
Innovators are invited to develop apps that improve life on earth by utilising satellite data.
Finding the unknown, D.Sc. Natalie Segercrantz
Doctoral graduate Natalie Segercrantz likens research work to being an explorer. In a laboratory, one can encounter something that has never been witnessed before.
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.
Quantum technology selected as an Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence
Aalto is also involved in the space and imaging centres of excellence.
Researchers observe new charge transport phenomenon
No fully corresponding phenomenon has been found in modern physics before.
