European Patent Office 50d ago

Quantum technologies rely on the behaviour of particles at atomic scale to sense, process and transmit information, with potential across healthcare, finance and industry. At the core of these systems are qubits, which are highly sensitive to heat and external disturbance. This makes them difficult to measure reliably. Mikko Möttönen and his team developed an ultrasensitive cryogenic bolometer to detect and record qubit states with far greater precision. By reducing the amount of hardware needed, this approach makes quantum systems more efficient and practical. It’s a step toward moving quantum technology from theory into real-world applications. He's a 2026 European #InventorAward finalist. 🎥 Watch the story and vote 👉 InventorAward.org