Past Events

Dense arrays: a novel quantum tool

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Abstract: The physics of cooperative atoms/radiators in regular 2D arrays is dominated by two properties: first, a strongly frequency-selective reflectivity and second, the ability to confine polariton modes cleanly on the surface. This makes such a system highly sensitive to and controllable by light fields. Applications of these systems include beam steering, quantum information processing, metrology, and nonlinear single-photon techniques.

Generalized Global Symmetries

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Abstract:  Symmetry has proven to be of fundamental importance for describing Nature. I will discuss recent developments in various generalizations of global symmetries and their applications in quantum field theory, condensed matter physics, mathematics, and quantum gravity.  These new global symmetries exist in a variety of quantum systems, ranging from the Ising model, to topological phases of anyons and fractons, and even to the Standard Model.

Life on Mars – Past, Present, and Future

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Mars is the closest planet to Earth that could have supported life. Why do we think life could have existed there—or could in the future? How are we looking for evidence of life? Could we terraform Mars to make it more conducive to Earth life? What would it mean to find life on Mars, and equally importantly, what would it mean to search for life and not find any?

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Lab Website: https://mootha.med.harvard.edu/index.html

Synopsis: Lab aims to understand mitochondrial circuitry and regulation; specifically, mitochondrial mRNA processing, complex I assembly, dicarboxylate metabolism, and identification of the human genes required for oxidative phosphorylation. The lab has developed CLIC and CLIME tools alongside working with CRISPR  and genetically encoded tools (LbNOX, TPNOX, LOXCAT).

Megaconstellations of satellites are ruining the night sky for everyone

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	Several companies are now launching megaconstellations of thousands
of communication satellites (satcons), which would increase the number of
active satellites in Low Earth Orbit at least twenty-fold in the next few
years.	SpaceX's Starlink satcon is currently largest (over 3,100
satellites) and is adding 60 new satellites every couple of weeks. While
these satcons do allow internet access in many underserved rural and remote
locations, the costs are prohibitively high for all but the most well-off

Topological phases and new scientific frontiers with Rydberg atom arrays

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Abstract: Learning how to create, study, and manipulate highly entangled states of matter is key to understanding exotic phenomena in condensed matter and high-energy physics, as well as to developing useful quantum computers. In this talk, I will discuss recent experiments where we demonstrated the realization of a quantum spin liquid phase using Rydberg atoms on frustrated lattices and a new architecture based on the coherent transport of entangled atoms through a 2D array.

From BEC to CEO

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Abstract: Can a PhD at CU Physics prepare you to start a company? Can a Post-Doc at NIST be the ticket to entrepreneurship? While the subject of research at these institutions may not be directly applicable to industrial problems—in my case, Bose-Einstein Condensation and quantum computing— the skill sets and tools you develop are on the critical path in preparing you to succeed in high-tech industry and even in starting a company.

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Lab Website: https://irvine-lab.mit.edu/

Synopsis: Works with immunology, biotechnology, and chemistry to develop novel treatments directly involved with the modulation of the immune system. The lab focuses on 3 main aspects: smart materials and nanotechnology in the development of vaccines, nanomaterials-enabled immunotherapy, and tools for monitoring/manipulating the immune system. 

 

 

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