Past Events
Theory and Application of Strong Field ionization in Atomic Systems
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We explore ionization processes ranging from the single photon x-ray and ultraviolet limit to the opposite adiabatic infrared limit where large numbers of photons are required for ionization. The breakdown of perturbation theory and key aspects of the non-perturbative theory will be discussed.
JILA Science Trivia
Come join a history of science themed trivia game and win a fun JILA-themed prize!
Kinetic and Two-Temperature Plasma Physics of Black Hole Accretion Disks and X-ray Coronae
Kinetic and Two-Temperature Plasma Physics of Black Hole Accretion Disks and X-ray Coronae
Quantum many-body dynamics of atomic platforms for quantum simulation and metrology
A key goal in modern quantum science is to harness the complex behavior of quantum systems to develop new technologies. While precisely engineered platforms featuring ultracold atoms and trapped ions have emerged as powerful tools for this task, the limited ability to theoretically probe these systems poses challenges for improved control and characterization. In this thesis, I focus on the development of new computational tools, utilizing tensor networks and phase space methods, for studying the far-from-equilibrium dynamics of quantum many-body systems.
Emergence of fluctuating hydrodynamics in chaotic quantum systems
Out-of-equilibrium dynamics of isolated quantum many-body systems is generally intractable. In chaotic quantum systems, however, local observables rapidly relax to their equilibrium values. Hence, simple translationally-invariant initial states are expected to quickly reach thermal equilibrium for local expectation values. The equilibration of fluctuations on the other hand goes beyond standard thermalization and is expected to happen on much longer timescales, since their approach to equilibrium is limited by the hydrodynamic build-up of large-scale fluctuations.
Matter and Symmetry: The Generalized Landau Paradigm
Duane Physics and Astrophysics, G1B20
2000 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309
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Continuous Symmetry Breaking in a Trapped-Ion Spin Chain
Abstract: One-dimensional systems exhibiting a continuous symmetry can host quantum phases of matter with true long-range order only in the presence of sufficiently long-range interactions. In most physical systems, however, the interactions are short-ranged, hindering the emergence of such phases in one dimension.
The ThF+ eEDM experiment: concept, design, and characterization
Optically trapped microspheres as sensors of mass and sound: Brownian motion as both signal and noise
novel atomic cooling techniques and 2) quantum cellular automata.
Distributed entanglement and quantum networking with color centers in nanophotonic cavities
Abstract: Silicon Vacancy (SiV) centers in diamond coupled to nanophotonic cavities offer a promising platform for quantum communication. Our system utilizes long coherence times, high optical cooperativities, and on-chip scalability, providing a unique path to the practical implementation of long-distance quantum networking.
Ingredients for scaling-up two different quantum systems: neutral atoms in tweezer arrays and quantum networks with spins in diamond
Abtract: A key question for platforms realizing quantum computation, simulation and communication is: How can we grow the size of a quantum system, while keeping high fidelities of single operations?
Tracing water and organics in the Solar System using ground-based and space telescopes: how important is the UV?
Abstract: Primitive asteroids (PAs) are the remaining building blocks of our Solar System (SS) study their composition, location and evolution will help us understanding how different materials travel along the Solar System and how they appeared on Earth. They are characterized by dark surfaces (albedo < 10%) dominated by carbon compounds. Their reflectance spectra are similar to those of carbonaceous chondrites (CCs), the most pristine meteorites in our records, that are abundant in hydrated minerals and organics.
Physics Today Webinar: Quantum Materials: From Characterization to Resonator Measurements
REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Link to registration can be found here:
https://www.colorado.edu/initiative/cubit/events
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Understanding and addressing materials losses is key to implementing the next generation of quantum technology. In this webinar, you will learn how studying materials and resonators accelerates qubit development.