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A new era in the Latvian quantum technology initiative
The goal of the European project “Towards an Excellence Center in Quantum Photonics in Latvia (ToEQPL)” is to promote the development of quantum photonics in Latvia, strengthen the contribution of Latvian scientists in this field, and position Latvia as a recognized center for quantum photonics at …
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The Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

November 4, 2024

Researcher Spotlight: Gints Kučinskis
Dr. phys. Gints Kučinskis, Leading researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage, University of Latvia (UL) Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP). The bigger the goal, the more meaningful the path to it. But to get there, you have to be part of the move…
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research Latvia

November 1, 2024

October Issue of the Newspaper " Zinātnes Vēstnesis "
The October issue of the newspaper " Zinātnes Vēstnesis," published by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS), the Latvian Council of Science, and the Latvian Scientists' Union, is now available. In this issue, you can read the following articles in Latvian: A conversation with LAS academician Oj…
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Latvian Academy of Sciences

October 31, 2024

The study explains the difference between urban rooftop and rural vegetables
By growing vegetables on a roof in Riga, researchers are trying to find out whether food grown in the city is as good as food grown in the countryside. The final results will be in the spring, when the guidelines developed by the researchers for urban gardening, including the best agrotechnological…
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Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics

October 30, 2024

Quantum-Secure Transmission – Technology for Future Data Protection
Quantum communication technologies are not a distant future or science fiction. They are already working on technologies with multiple implemented projects worldwide, including in Latvia. In this context, it is crucial to prepare communication systems for the so-called Q-day – the moment when quant…
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Author: Jurģis Poriņš, Board Member of Electronic Communications Office of Latvia (VAS ES), Professor at Riga Technical University

October 29, 2024