Author: Gavin Pugh

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Matteo Paris

    InstituteQ Colloquium: Matteo Paris

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    This InstituteQ Colloquium features University of Milan Professor Matteo Paris. The title of his talk is “Quantum routing and transport on discrete networks.” When: 14:15-15:15, 06.02.2024Where: Hall A129, Chemicum building, Kumpula Campus of the University of Helsinki, A. I. Virtasen aukio 1, HelsinkiChair: Doctor Matteo Rossi from the University of Helsinki and Algorithmiq Ltd. Guest…

  • QPlayLearn: What is quantum thermodynamics?

    QPlayLearn: What is quantum thermodynamics?

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    QPlayLearn creates tailor-made content educating society on quantum physics and its place in the 21st century. They have just published the fourth instalment of their Quantum Pill series. This episode covers the basics of quantum thermodynamics and features the work of the PICO research group from Aalto University. See their insightful video below!

  • Workshop in Hybrid Quantum Electronics

    Workshop in Hybrid Quantum Electronics

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    Date: Friday 19th January, 2024 Location: Micronova (Lehtisali) Tietotie 3, Otaniemi Espoo On Friday 19th January 2024 from 9:00 – 13:00, co-organised by EU Horizon Europe Project JOGATE and InstituteQ, a short workshop will be held in Micronova’s Lehtisali. The scope of the workshop covers various superconducting qubit-related topics, Josephson field effect transistors (JoFETs), and…

  • InstituteQ Visiting Chair of Excellence in Quantum Technology

    InstituteQ Visiting Chair of Excellence in Quantum Technology

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    The second call for the InstituteQ Visiting Chair of Excellence in Quantum Technology is now open. The application period will remain open through January 7, 2024. This Chair of Excellence position is open to both full-time faculty members and junior-level researchers alike. The position will span from 2024-2026, and will ideally consist of 2-3 long…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Gerardo Adesso

    InstituteQ Colloquium: Gerardo Adesso

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    This InstituteQ Colloquium features University of Nottingham Professor Gerardo Adesso. The title of his talk is “Every quantum helps.” When: 15:00-16:00, 23.11.2023Where: Hall 215, Konetekniikka 1, Aalto UniversityChair: Professor Pertti Hakonen, Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University Guest speaker Gerardo Adesso is a professor of Mathematical Physics and Director of Research in the School…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Antonio Mezzacapo of IBM

    InstituteQ Colloquium: Antonio Mezzacapo of IBM

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    This InstituteQ Colloquium features IBM Principal Research Scientist and Technical lead in Quantum Antonio Mezzacapo. The title of his talk is “Recent quantum algorithms for the ground state problem”.” When: 15:30-16:30, 13.11.2023Where: Hall A111, Exactum Building, Kumpula Campus of the University of Helsinki, Pietari Kalmin katu 5, 00560 HelsinkiChair: Marco Cattaneo, Department of Physics at…

  • InstituteQ Colloquium: Rodney Van Meter

    InstituteQ Colloquium: Rodney Van Meter

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    InstituteQ Colloquium: Rodney Van Meter When: 14:00, 2.11.2023Where: Otakaari 1, Hall U4, Aalto UniversityChair: Assistant Professor Alexandru Paler, Department of Computer Science at Aalto University In the next instalment of the InstituteQ Colloquium series is a talk from Keio University Professor Rodney Van Meter. The subject of his talk is “Quantum Networking Gets Real.” Guest…

  • Aalto University to coordinate Finnish quantum initiatives in latest national flagship programme

    Aalto University to coordinate Finnish quantum initiatives in latest national flagship programme

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    The Research Council of Finland announced on October 24 that it has added the Finnish Quantum Flagship (FQF) to its flagship programme, with funding decisions expected to be announced in January 2024. Aalto University is the FQF coordinating university, headed by Aalto University Professor and FQF Director Peter Liljeroth. The vice director of FQF is…

  • VTT, IQM unveil 20-qubit quantum computer

    VTT, IQM unveil 20-qubit quantum computer

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    Finland’s second-ever quantum computer has four times as many qubits as its predecessor, and it is now fully operational. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers unveiled on October 10 their state-of-the-art, 20-qubit quantum computer at an event in the Micronova building in Otaniemi. Among the speakers at the event were President…