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New physics rules tested on quantum computer
Simulation of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics using a quantum computer goes beyond centuries old conventions

Mikko Möttönen named Innovation Professor of the year by the CTO Forum
Physicist lauded for both his theoretical and experimental research on quantum information

A magnetic twist to graphene
By combining ferromagnets and two rotated layers of graphene, researchers open up a new platform for strongly interacting states using graphene’s unique quantum degree of freedom

Entangling electrons with heat
Entanglement is key for quantum computing and communications technology; Aalto researchers can now extract entangled electrons using heat

Ultra-thin designer materials unlock quantum phenomena
New research, published in Nature, has measured highly sought-after Majorana quantum states

Professor Mikko Möttönen wins Väisälä prize
The Väisälä Prize is awarded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters to a young researcher for achievements in the field of mathematics and science. It is the 21st time that the prize has been awarded, and this year there are two winners

Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products
The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.

Nokia Foundation award given to Mikko Möttönen for quantum-computing research
Professor Mikko Möttönen has dedicated his research to new technology that is now being used in the development of commercial quantum computing.

A new interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that reality does not depend on the person measuring it
For 100 years scientists have disagreed on how to interpret quantum mechanics. A recent study by Jussi Lindgren and Jukka Liukkonen supports an interpretation that is close to classical scientific principles.

Five-year ERC funding to develop the next generation of carbon-based white OLED lights
Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis aims to make OLED lighting cheaper, brighter and more efficient

EU grants for smart materials and next generation LEDs
Three million euros grants to Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori and Postdoctoral Researcher Konstantinos Daskalakis to make environmentally friendly materials

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation awards funding to three joint projects between Aalto researchers and startup companies
The first ever research grants of the foundation support Aalto research in quantum computers, semiconductor devices and new type of sensors with superior sensitivity

Ten new Academy projects awarded to the School of Science
The projects will investigate questions from nuclear fusion, solar energy, bio inspired materials, and many more

Quantum Technology Finland awards Bayan Karimi
PhD student wins prize for her groundbreaking research achievements

Meet the new director of OtaNano
Anna Rissanen, the new director of OtaNano, tells us about her role in developing OtaNano for the future

Funding boost to make quantum circuits reliable
A new EU funded project led by professor Mikko Möttönen aims to demonstrate that quantum-circuit refrigerators can be reliably manufactured

Finnish researchers look at noisy quantum computer
Researchers from CSC – IT center for science, Aalto University and Åbo Akademi and their collaborators from Boston University in the USA have for the first time demonstrated how the noise impacts on quantum computing in a systematic way. The results are published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Letters.

New study explains why superconductivity takes place in graphene
Theoretical physicists take important step in development of high temperature superconductors

How sensitive can your quantum detector be?
A new device measures the tiniest energies in superconducting circuits, an essential step for quantum technology

Rewriting quantum mechanics in their spare time
A pair of civil servants solve a quantum mechanics problem that had bothered them since they were students
