Past Events

Condensed Phase Isomerization through Tunneling Gateways

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Abstract: Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) provide sufficient sensitivity to enable laser induced fluorescence (LIF) experiments in the mid-infrared, an exciting technical development for studying molecule-surface interactions. In this talk, I will present results of experiments on the vibrational dynamics of monolayers and multilayers of solid CO adsorbed at the surface of a NaCl crystal that provide observations of quantum state resolved dynamics.

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Amelia Earhart Day

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Come celebrate Amelia Earhart's birthday a few days early with birthday cake and a paper airplane flying contest! We'll meet in the h-bar for cake and to launch paper airplanes off the h-bar patio. Judges will select winners in different categories, and paper will be provided!

Exploring New Quantum Horizons

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Abstract: Quantum computers, machines that harness the power of quantum physics and have the potential to outperform their classical counterparts, have recently captured the public's imagination. Amidst the waves of hype and skepticism in the media, what is at the origin of the excitement and what is the real progress of this quest at the frontiers of quantum science and engineering?

Exploring New Quantum Horizons

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Abstract: Quantum computers, machines that harness the power of quantum physics and have the potential to outperform their classical counterparts, have recently captured the public's imagination. Amidst the waves of hype and skepticism in the media, what is at the origin of the excitement and what is the real progress of this quest at the frontiers of quantum science and engineering?

Quantum many-body dynamics of atomic platforms for quantum simulation and metrology

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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.