Physicists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed a spatial phase method to describe not only the characteristics of an already formed photon, but also the formation of its field in both time and space. Using the Wigner function, the researchers investigated Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation and demonstrated that its spatial structure can retain information about the quantum state of the electron that generated it. The results of the study are published in Physical Review A.
Ah, punctuation! This seemingly universal aspect of language is actually not that simple. Here are some traits of Russian punctuation that make it different from English.
ITMO University has launched AI Lecturer, an educational platform that students can use to master math courses – solve complex problems and prepare for tests. Unlike other popular models like ChatGPT, the possibility of the platform hallucinating has been brought down to near zero: it has been trained on educational curricula, includes additional verification modules, and will call for a human lecturer in complex cases. The solution has already been tested by students of the AI Engineering program, and starting this academic year, it will be introduced into the first-year curriculum.
A short span of just 20 years brought to life some of the most monumental and grandiose architecture of the 20th century. The style is often associated with Moscow, but St. Petersburg fell under its influence as well. In this article, we’ll explore the architectural legacy of one of the most controversial Soviet leaders.
For Tania Shokor, robotics, languages, and student communities all became part of her ITMO journey. Born in Lebanon to a Lebanese-Russian family, Tania moved to St. Petersburg to study robotics. After earning her Bachelor’s in robotics and a Master’s in robotics and AI, she discovered another passion at ITMO: helping people communicate.
Researchers from ITMO in collaboration with colleagues from Russia and China have suggested a new design for an ultrasensitive terahertz sensor that contains radiation inside the structure and amplifies its interaction with the analyzed substance. According to calculations, such a system will be capable of highly accurately observing changes in the composition of liquid media without the use of chemical reagents. In the future, the solution can be used in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial quality control. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study are published in Nanophotonics.
The traditional bi-annual Bike Ride With the Rector has been a beloved activity at ITMO for 12 years. On September 8, ITMO Family, headed by Rector Vladimir Vasilyev, set off on another bike ride. We’ve chatted with the ride’s participants about their plans for the new academic year and their active lifestyles.
Seems like we are in for an a warm spell – or babiye leto, as we call it in Russian. Let’s enjoy the warm week with our rich selection of activities, from concerts and festivals to fun docos and exhibitions.
ITMO physicists have demonstrated that an electron beam can emit microwave radiation photons even in an area with no magnetic field. Even though this is an impossible scenario in classical physics, the researchers found that this phenomenon is connected to the behavior of electrons at the edge of a magnetic field. The team’s calculations bring science closer to understanding how twisted electrons behave in real experimental equipment, such as particle accelerators and microscopes. The results of the study were published in Physical Review A.
Whether you’re a football fan, thinking about following the Russian Premier League, or just new to St. Petersburg, knowing a little about Zenit is a must. It isn’t just any football club: it’s St. Petersburg’s team and one of the country’s biggest, most successful clubs. Here are some cool facts you should know.
ITMO University and Yandex Education are setting off on a big journey with Kiberpyshechnaya (lit. “cyber donut shop”)! The partners’ food truck will cover over 4,000 km and visit five cities, bringing a mini-science festival to each of them. Visitors will get to taste the legendary St. Petersburg pyshki, visit open lectures, play games, learn about opportunities for applicants, and even get the chance to win a PlayStation. Read on to learn more.
A team of Russian school students won two gold and two silver medals at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for young programmers. This year, the contest took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and brought together 386 participants from 97 countries. The Russian team was traditionally coached by Andrey Stankevich, the dean of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty.
ITMO University has published all orders of admission for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies. The interest in the university’s programs keeps growing: this year, ITMO received 1.5 times more applications to Bachelor’s programs than last year, while the number of Master’s applications increased by over 30%. This year’s admission campaign also set a new record for ITMO in the number of admitted contest winners: it was the highest in St. Petersburg and one of the best in Russia. Learn more about the results of this year’s admissions in this article.
Scientific ideas become products not unlike how simple melodies grow into masterpieces – but this path is never easy. This year’s ITMO CONF focused on just that: how we can build product logic "note-by-note," bring solutions out of the lab, find industrial applications, and attract investments. Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, ITMO scientists shared the stories behind their projects: from first experiments and hypotheses to entering the market. The event’s special guest was Vladimir Alipov, a clinician and neurobiologist who explained how the brain predicts the future and what that means for product development. Read on for the event’s highlights.
ITMO researchers have developed resonator microparticles that emit light and amplify it by hundreds of times. Thanks to this property, they can be used in producing light-emitting medical sensors for the detection of marker molecules of various diseases in blood samples. Moreover, such structures can be used as miniature anti-fraud markings, including in microelectronics. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in Optics and Laser Technology.
Researchers at ITMO’s Center for AI in Chemistry have developed dcBiLSTM‑AE, a neural network for analyzing peptides, short chains of amino acids, that is 1,000 times more compact than its counterparts. The model evaluates molecules based on their chemical properties and requires no large computer power and databases – yet, it is as accurate as protein language models. The technology can accelerate finding candidate peptides for new medications. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.
ITMO University was selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education to receive a subsidy of 180 million rubles to encourage domestic engineering production. The funding will be used to build a spectrophotometer – a device that measures the amount of light absorbed by a liquid sample to identify its composition and proportions. The technology will make it possible to determine substances present in a single drop of solution, verify the quality of medications, and analyze biological samples. The university will receive the allocated funding in 2026-2028.
Scientists from ITMO University have developed carbon nanoparticles that make it possible to detect “mirror” molecules in organic solvents. Such forms resemble each other, like the left and right hands, but have different properties, which is why it’s important to detect them in production of medicine and other substances. The new nanoparticles can serve as a foundation for sensors to control the quality of raw materials in production of pharmaceutics and optoelectronics. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Scientists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics and Institute of Photonics in collaboration with researchers from Switzerland and China have created a thin film that can switch light with the speed of up to a billion times a second. The device is essentially an adjustable silicon metasurface that can modulate radiation in the medium infrared range. In the future, it can be used in optical computing, biosensors, and next-get data transfer systems. The results of the study have been published in Nature Communications.
Physicists from ITMO University suggest a new method to measure the durability of perovskite nanoparticles used to create flexible devices – including folding screens, pressure sensors, and solar cells. Instead of the standard sharp needle of the atomic force microscope that is unfit for fragile nanoparticles, the researchers suggested using a blunt probe that works as a miniature press: it compresses the crystal without destroying it. Additionally, to increase the accuracy of calculations, the team developed a 3D model of the experiment that takes into account particle surface irregularities and the probe’s angle. The study was published in Applied Physics Letters.
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