Category: Research
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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…
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Finnish Quantum Flagship opens lighthouse and exploratory projects call: Quantum Future (P4)
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The Finnish Quantum Flagship (FQF) opens its first call for lighthouse and exploratory projects as part of Program 4: Quantum Future (P4). This is the first of three planned calls during the course of the flagship (2024, 2026, 2028). Each call will result in the funding of 1-2 high-impact lighthouse projects and/or 1-2 smaller exploratory…
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Richard Curry of the University of Manchester
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Richard Curry of the University of Manchester. The title of his talk is “Nanoscale Advanced Materials Engineering for Quantum Technologies.” Prof Richard Curry is the Faculty of Science and Engineering Vice-Dean (Research & Innovation) at the University of Manchester and co-leader of the UK EPSRC Materials for Quantum Network (M4QN).…
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Alexandre Bourassa of Google Quantum AI
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Senior Research Scientist Alexandre Bourassa from Google Quantum AI. The title of his talk is “Quantum error correction below the surface code threshold.” Alexandre Bourassa is a Senior Research Scientist at Google Quantum AI working on building a scalable quantum computer based on superconducting qubits. Alex’s work focuses on implementing quantum…
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3 Minute Thesis winners from the Finnish Quantum Days
The finalists of the 3 Minute Thesis competition pose for a photo during the Finnish Quantum Days on September 9, 2024. On September 9th during the Finnish Quantum Days, InstituteQ and the Finnish Quantum Flagship hosted a 3 Minute Thesis competition. During the competition, we heard 8 compelling presentations from a group of finalists from…
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InstituteQ Colloquium with Oded Zilberberg
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Oded Zilberberg from Konstanz University. The title of his talk is “Exploring quantum impurities and measurement backaction via tensor-networks.” Oded Zilberberg is leading a research activity focused on contemporary questions in quantum-engineered systems. In the core of this field stands the competition between coherent quantum physics and the impact of…
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Invitation to Participate in the InstituteQ 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Pitching Competition
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Introducing InstituteQ’s 2024-26 Chair of Excellence: Professor Sergey Kubatkin
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InstituteQ has selected Professor Sergey Kubatkin of Chalmers University of Technology as the InstituteQ Chair of Excellence 2024-26. Read his Q&A interview below. Professor Kubatkin’s research group has two main research directions the forms of the basis of his involvement as InstituteQ Chair of Excellence: How did you come to work with InstituteQ Director Jukka…
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InstituteQ Colloquium with Bruno Schuler
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Dr. Bruno Schuler, a research group leader at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. The title of his talk is “Ultrafast and Ultrasmall: Probing 2D Semiconductors with Lightwave-Driven THz-STM.” Event details When: 14.00-15.00, 31.5.2024Where: Ekonominaukio 1, Hall V002, OtaniemiRegister:Webropol link to register From Bruno Schuler: What will your…