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.
Academy of Finland awards seven new projects to the Department of Applied Physics
Grants exceed 3.3 million euros for research in a diversity of physics topics.
Advanced Materials highlights Finnish materials science
Advanced Materials, a premier journal in the field, has dedicated an issue to Finnish research, covering several articles from Aalto University.
Defence of dissertation in the field of engineering physics, Maria Morits, M.Sc.
Surface engineering 鈥 a versatile tool for the fabrication of functional nanomaterials and tough nanocomposites
Defence of dissertation in the field of engineering physics, Paula Sir茅n, M.Sc.(Tech.)
Successful fusion power plant requires versatile communication between the experts of plasma and reactor physics
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.
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
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.
Aalto funding for quantum engineering open
CQE is looking for 2-3 outstanding projects in the field of quantum engineering to be funded in 2018.
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.
A new Bose鈥揈instein condensate created at Aalto University
Researchers at Aalto University, Finland are the first to create a Bose鈥揈instein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons.
Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning
This knotted skyrmion may provide insight into a stable ball of plasma that could enhance future fusion reactors.
V盲is盲l盲 Awards to Professor Camilla Hollanti and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco
Both Hollanti and Maniscalco are spearheads in their respective, globally highly competitive fields.
2017 Best Physics Doctoral Dissertation and Teacher of the Year prizes awarded
鈧3,000-prizes were awarded for three Best Doctoral Dissertations in recognition of research and one for Teacher of the Year.
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.
