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The discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in the 1980s marked a major environmental concern and prompted global regulation of man-made ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) under the Montreal Protocol. Although Antarctic ozone has shown signs of recovery since the 2000s, quantifying the extent to which this recovery is driven by reductions in ODSs, rather than other forcings or natural variability, remains a key challenge.

This century is witnessing a second quantum revolution, and quantum sensing represents an area in which chemists can make significant contributions. Achieving quantum sensing requires more than precise control of quantum states at the molecular level; it is also crucial to organize molecular qubits so that they function effectively in complex environments. In this seminar, I will discuss materials chemistry approaches to molecular quantum sensors, focusing on their extension from biological systems to engineered materials.

The Will Lab studies quantum systems of ultracold atoms and molecules. The lab cools atoms and molecules to temperatures less than a millionth of a degree above absolute zero, where atomic behavior is fully governed by quantum mechanics. Under these conditions, the lab controls individual quantum particles and their interactions with high precision using atomic physics tools, enabling novel platforms for many-body quantum physics, quantum simulation, quantum computing, and quantum optics.

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We will have ~125 high school students from 4 different schools presenting projects they have completed this semester under the guidance of PISEC mentors. In addition to the poster session, we will offer lab tours for the students (12:15-1:15pm). This visit to CU and JILA will be an impactful experience for these students as they explore their interests and opportunities in STEM.

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I will discuss the standards of time and frequency and how these standards have evolved over the centuries. I will present the current definitions of time and frequency and how these definitions are likely to evolve in the coming years.

Join us as we take a grand tour of the tiny stuff that makes up our universe. We’ll explore the secrets of light, discover how to create brilliant colors, and learn how to control beams of energy to make lasers! Then, we’ll shrink down into the microscopic realm to see how atoms interact to build everything around us. Finally, we'll put it all together to see how this weird and wild science is shaping our future through mind-bending quantum computing and super-sensing!

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