Study USAFor students interested in continuing their studies in the United States, the annual information meeting for postgraduate studies at universities in the US will be held on Wednesday, 14 November, at the University of Amsterdam, Roeterseiland, Amsterdam.
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The meeting provides information about selecting suitable universities and programs, admissions to graduate school, financing, and applying for Fulbright scholarships. To attend this meeting, send an email to info@fulbright.nl.
Electron spin
Researchers at TU Delft’s Kavli Institute of Nanoscience and the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) have succeeded in controlling the spin of a single electron merely by using electric fields. This clears the way for a much simpler realization of the building blocks of a (future) super-fast quantum computer. The scientists recently published their work in Science Express. Controlling the spin of a single electron is essential if this spin is to be used as the building block of a future quantum computer. An electron not only has a charge but, because of its spin, also behaves as a tiny magnet. In a magnetic field, the spin can point in the same direction as the field or in the opposite direction, but the laws of quantum mechanics also allow the spin to exist in both states simultaneously. As a result, the spin of an electron is a very promising building block for the yet-to-be-developed quantum computer: a computer that, for certain applications, is far more powerful than a conventional computer.
Sustainable symposium
Dutch Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende opened TU Delft’s International Symposium ‘Sustainable Solutions’.The symposium focused on questions such as how engineers can best contribute to sustainable solutions. Special attention was devoted to Africa.Other luminaries appearing at the symposium included: CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, Jeroen van der Veer; the German chemist Professor Michael Braungart; TU Delft alumnus, Dr. Venncio Massingue, Minister of Science and Technology in Mozambique, and his Kenyan counterpart, Permanent Secretary Professor Crispus Kiamba.
Site security
In the interests of campus users’ safety, the contractor erected fences around the Mekel Park building site from Van der Waalsweg to Van den Broekweg. The measure was taken on the instructions of TU Delft Real Estate & Facility Management in view of frequent reports of trespassing on the site. It was decided to fence off the building site in order to prevent dangerous situations. The cycle path and footpath are still accessible. The Mekel Park is expected to be completed at the end of 2008.
DEWIS Award
Rector Magnificus Prof. Jacob Fokkema presented the DEWIS Award for the best female PhD student of the year to Dimitra Dodou. She is a researcher in the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE). The award was presented at the ‘Women Sustaining the Future’ symposium held by Delft Women in Science (DEWIS). Colonic examination by colonoscope is an uncomfortable business. This gave Dodou the idea of using a robot as an alternative. The colonoscope’s long flexible hose can be quite painful as it scrapes along the intestinal wall. Dodou was inspired by how slugs propel themselves. She then invented a robot that moves through the intestinal canal just like a slug would, and called it the intestinal slug. Dodou graduated from the Department of Biomechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) under supervision of Paul Breedveld and Prof. Peter Wieringa. Dodou’s doctorate was awarded cum laude, her research has had an international and social impact and her research question and research approach are evidence of originality. Dodou also completed her doctoral research within four years.
Nuna4
TU Delft’s Nuna4 Solar Team has won the World Solar Challenge for the fourth time in row. The race was held in Australia. The TU’s solar car completed the 3,000-kilometer race across Australia in 33 hours and 17 minutes, with an average speed of around 90 kilometers per hour. The Nuna4 team faced stiff competition this year from the Unicore Solar Team from Belgium, and Australia’s Aurora Vehicle Association Team. Crossing the finish line in Adelaide, the TU Delft team was congratulated by Australia’s Vice Prime Minister, Kevin Foley.
Study USA
For students interested in continuing their studies in the United States, the annual information meeting for postgraduate studies at universities in the US will be held on Wednesday, 14 November, at the University of Amsterdam, Roeterseiland, Amsterdam. The meeting provides information about selecting suitable universities and programs, admissions to graduate school, financing, and applying for Fulbright scholarships. To attend this meeting, send an email to info@fulbright.nl.
Electron spin
Researchers at TU Delft’s Kavli Institute of Nanoscience and the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) have succeeded in controlling the spin of a single electron merely by using electric fields. This clears the way for a much simpler realization of the building blocks of a (future) super-fast quantum computer. The scientists recently published their work in Science Express. Controlling the spin of a single electron is essential if this spin is to be used as the building block of a future quantum computer. An electron not only has a charge but, because of its spin, also behaves as a tiny magnet. In a magnetic field, the spin can point in the same direction as the field or in the opposite direction, but the laws of quantum mechanics also allow the spin to exist in both states simultaneously. As a result, the spin of an electron is a very promising building block for the yet-to-be-developed quantum computer: a computer that, for certain applications, is far more powerful than a conventional computer.
Sustainable symposium
Dutch Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende opened TU Delft’s International Symposium ‘Sustainable Solutions’.The symposium focused on questions such as how engineers can best contribute to sustainable solutions. Special attention was devoted to Africa.Other luminaries appearing at the symposium included: CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, Jeroen van der Veer; the German chemist Professor Michael Braungart; TU Delft alumnus, Dr. Venncio Massingue, Minister of Science and Technology in Mozambique, and his Kenyan counterpart, Permanent Secretary Professor Crispus Kiamba.
Site security
In the interests of campus users’ safety, the contractor erected fences around the Mekel Park building site from Van der Waalsweg to Van den Broekweg. The measure was taken on the instructions of TU Delft Real Estate & Facility Management in view of frequent reports of trespassing on the site. It was decided to fence off the building site in order to prevent dangerous situations. The cycle path and footpath are still accessible. The Mekel Park is expected to be completed at the end of 2008.
DEWIS Award
Rector Magnificus Prof. Jacob Fokkema presented the DEWIS Award for the best female PhD student of the year to Dimitra Dodou. She is a researcher in the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE). The award was presented at the ‘Women Sustaining the Future’ symposium held by Delft Women in Science (DEWIS). Colonic examination by colonoscope is an uncomfortable business. This gave Dodou the idea of using a robot as an alternative. The colonoscope’s long flexible hose can be quite painful as it scrapes along the intestinal wall. Dodou was inspired by how slugs propel themselves. She then invented a robot that moves through the intestinal canal just like a slug would, and called it the intestinal slug. Dodou graduated from the Department of Biomechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) under supervision of Paul Breedveld and Prof. Peter Wieringa. Dodou’s doctorate was awarded cum laude, her research has had an international and social impact and her research question and research approach are evidence of originality. Dodou also completed her doctoral research within four years.
Nuna4
TU Delft’s Nuna4 Solar Team has won the World Solar Challenge for the fourth time in row. The race was held in Australia. The TU’s solar car completed the 3,000-kilometer race across Australia in 33 hours and 17 minutes, with an average speed of around 90 kilometers per hour. The Nuna4 team faced stiff competition this year from the Unicore Solar Team from Belgium, and Australia’s Aurora Vehicle Association Team. Crossing the finish line in Adelaide, the TU Delft team was congratulated by Australia’s Vice Prime Minister, Kevin Foley.
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