Department of Applied Physics

Quantum Computing and Devices (QCD)

The Quantum Computing and Devices (QCD) group was formally established in October 2007, and since 2012, the premises of our research group has been referred to as QCD Labs. We keep an open mind and explore the most interesting and promising pathways to reach maximal quality and productivity in our research and innovations.
Artistic impression of a unimon qubit in a quantum processor. Credits: Aleksandr Kakinen.
Artistic impression of a unimon qubit in a quantum processor. Credits: Aleksandr Kakinen.

Unimon - A new qubit to boost quantum computers for useful applications

A group of scientists from Aalto University, IQM Quantum Computers, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have discovered a new superconducting qubit, the unimon, to increase the accuracy of quantum computations.

(Aalto news)

We have a major effort on experimental quantum physics with superconducting circuits, but we also carry out computational and theoretical work down to fundamental quantum mechanics. Currently, we focus on control and readout techniques for superconducting qubits and on the implementation of on-demand dissipation in quantum circuits to study the related dynamics of open quantum systems. 
We also develop ultrasensitive microwave detectors and on-chip components for controlling microwave photons, single-electron pumps based on silicon quantum dots, and quantum knots and monopoles in Bose-Einstein condensates. We are also proud to have given birth to a leading European quantum-computer company IQM. Recently, we jointly developed with IQM an open-source software, KQCircuits, to design superconducting quantum processors, making our tools available for the entire quantum community (more information here).

We are looking for postdocs and PhD students for experiments on superconducting quantum electronic circuits

Requirements for postdocs:
Successful experience on measurements or fabrication of high-coherence superconducting resonators or qubits

Requirements for Ph.D students:
Outstanding performance in BSc and MSc studies on an applicable field (GPA 4.5/5.0 or greater)

If you fulfill the requirements, please apply by sending your CV, list of publications, and a short cover letter expressing your interests and greatest merits to Mikko ([email protected])

Mikko Möttönen

Group leader

Dr. Mikko Möttönen

Mikko's Quantum Blog

Research

Research highlight: 

NATURE PUBLICATION: Bolometer operating at the threshold for circuit quantum electrodynamics,
Nature 586, 47–51 (2020).

SCIENCE PUBLICATION: Observation of isolated monopoles in a quantum field,
Science 348, 544 (2015).

Bolometers used for qubit readout

Ultrasensitive bolometers

We develop fast and sensitive thermal detectors for circuit quantum electrodynamics applications.

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Artistic depiction of a bright light in space / made by Ray Scipak

Quantum gases

Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) is a manifestation of macroscopic occupation of a single quantum state.

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Six superconducting qubits sample

Superconducting quantum electronics

We develop components and methodology in the rapidly growing field of quantum computing, especially in the framework of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED).

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Quantum theory

Quantum theory

QCD's activities cover theoretical and computational problems in quantum information science as well as experimental realizations of quantum devices.

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Silicon quantum electronics

Silicon quantum electronics

Our rigorous long term goal is to find a high-yield (100 pA) and metrologically accurate (10 ppb uncertainty) current source which could be used to redefine the unit of electric current, the ampere.

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QCD Media Room

Media hits and research videos by the QCD group

QCD Cinema

Research presentations and media interviews on the research by the QCD group

QCD Media

QCD research in the media

Facilities

The samples are fabricated in Micronova cleanroom facilities.

Computational studies are performed utilizing the resources of Aalto University and CSC.

Micro and nanofabrication facilities

OtaNano offers facilities to develop innovative enabling technologies and apply them to practical micro- and nano-systems

Services
Cryostats and measurement equipment in QCD Labs

QCD Labs - Cryostats and measurement equipment

Cryostats and measurement equipment used in QCD Labs.

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Latest publications

More information on our research in the Research database.
QCD group 2022
QCD group members 2022

QCD members in the group photo 2022 (from the left): Jian Ma, Wallace Santos Teixeira, Heidi Kivijärvi, Ron Nyström, Qiming Chen, Roberto Zamora-Zamora, Florian Blanchet, Tommi Malmelin, Sasu Tuohino, Mikko Möttönen, Algot Silvennoinen, Heikki Suominen, Arman Alizadeh, Timm Mörstedt, Arto Viitanen, Aarne Keränen, Andras Gunyho, Joonas Vuojamo, Vasilii Vadimov, Hermanni Rajamäki, Louis Lattier, Toni Annala, Miika Rasola

Sakari Niemelä, Daniel de Carvalho, Aashish Sah, Suman Kundu, Manuela Norrgrann, Maaria Tiiri, Priyank Singh, Giacomo Catto

Research group members

Aashish Sah

Doctoral Researcher
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