Author: Gavin Pugh
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Low-Temperature Quantum Detectors Conference: From fundamentals to applications
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The conference on Low-Temperature Quantum Detectors (LTQD2025) will be in Helsinki, showcasing advanced measurement technologies from August 3-6, 2025.
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Standpoint: European Commission should continue funding networked, international low-temperature infrastructure
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The European Microkelvin Platform’s funding ended in 2023, highlighting the importance of collaborative low-temperature research. It enabled significant innovations in quantum technology and trained future specialists in cryogenics.
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QDOC kick-off: March 11-12
InstituteQ is pleased to welcome all Quantum Doctoral Program Pilot (QDOC) students, PIs and anyone working in quantum science and technology to QDOC’s official kickoff event. The purpose of this two-day event is to bring together attendees into one location to share research topics, exchange ideas during networking and poster sessions, and hear from quantum…
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Professor Cristiane de Morais Smith
This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Cristiane de Morais Smith of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University. The title of her talk is “Quantum Fractals: From meta- to real materials.” Professor Morais Smith is a theoretical physicist working on strongly interacting systems at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. In collaboration with experimental colleagues, her group has…
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Year of Quantum 2025: What does this global declaration mean for Finland?
The year of 2025 marks a significant step forward for quantum technology research and development both in Finland and beyond. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 the Year of Quantum. Finnish quantum players are capitalizing on the momentum of this declaration by producing events, public education and outreach activities,…
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InstituteQ Visitor’s Talk: Sebastian de Graaf of the National Physical Laboratory (UK)
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Sebastian de Graaf of the National Physical Laboratory (UK) is a frequent collaborator with both VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University. His work with these groups covers topics related to superconducting qubits, two-level systems, quantum transport experiments, and quantum electrical metrology. Sebastian will provide a talk on February 10, titled “In-situ materials…
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New agreement offers cross-institutional quantum study opportunities at Aalto University, University of Helsinki
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The updated QuantEd cross-institutional studies agreement between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki allows students of selected degree programmes to sign-up for quantum-related courses organized by the other institution. The aim of the agreement is to broaden the selection of quantum-related studies available to students and enhance student mobility between the two institutions. Aalto…
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Quantum Software Day 2025
The Quantum Software Day 2025 is connecting industry, researchers, students, and others curious of quantum computing to discuss emerging topics in quantum computing software and its applications. The event consists of talks, a poster session, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Lunch will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring posters for the poster session and display in the…
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Quantum aesthetics: How one researcher combines scientific communication with mid-century design
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Xin Huang not only explores the convergence of two-dimensional materials, but also how quantum physics can be illustrated utilising clean and simple graphic design Aalto University doctoral researcher Xin Huang’s work deals in the atomically thin interfaces of van der Waals heterostructures and the surprising physics that arises therein. But Huang is also interested in…