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Science visits Helsinki \u2013 in French!<\/p>\n
In 2026, come and discover four centres of excellence where the science and technologies of tomorrow are being developed:<\/p>\n
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The accelerator at the University of Helsinki<\/li>\n
The robotics laboratory at Aalto University<\/li>\n
The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland at the University of Helsinki<\/li>\n
The ice and wave basin at Aalto University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Leading scientific laboratories and infrastructures in the capital region open their doors to you. Through this series of visits in French, discover the major challenges of Finnish research and the scientific collaborations with France, in a friendly and accessible format.<\/p>\n
Each visit includes:<\/p>\n
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A presentation of the laboratory\u2019s main research areas and the frontiers of knowledge it is advancing to address the questions and challenges of our time<\/li>\n
A guided tour of the facilities<\/li>\n
An opportunity to interact and exchange with the scientists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The visits are led by French scientists working at the laboratory.<\/p>\n
April 15, 2026 at 17.30 – Accelerator<\/strong> at the University of Helsinki\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n
Using beams of atoms produced by accelerators, researchers probe materials and track the invisible: defects, irradiation effects, and internal transformations. These techniques help develop key materials for nanotechnology, micro- and optoelectronics, fusion, and particle detectors.<\/p>\n
The laboratory is part of the Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki, located on the Kumpula campus, a few kilometers from the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPartie du grand acc\u00e9l\u00e9rateur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPetit acc\u00e9l\u00e9rateur d’implantation <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstallation de d\u00e9tection au radiocarbone <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
The visit will be led by Chlo\u00e9 Nozais and Tom\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez Bouvier from the University of Helsinki Accelerator:<\/p>\n
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Chlo\u00e9 Nozais is a doctoral student specializing in the simulation of swift heavy ions and their effects on various materials. Her work has demonstrated that gallium oxide can withstand such impacts without losing its crystallinity\u2014a significant discovery for the space sector, which faces extreme conditions.<\/li>\n
Tom\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez Bouvier is also a PhD student. Using simulations, he investigates how ion beams can \u201cimplant\u201d atoms into materials like silicon. His goal is to understand and control the defects created by this process in order to improve the fabrication of electronic components and, eventually, quantum technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spots are limited to ensure a safe and high-quality visit. Registration is required before the visit. Come and discover science in French in Helsinki!<\/p>\n\n\n
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