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Abstract: The Schrödinger Cat idea was an early thought experiment intended to point out the weirdness of quantum mechanics. It is a paradigmatic example of the quantum principles of superposition and entanglement. With the vast experimental progress in the last two decades, we can now routinely carry out this experiment in the laboratory.
Abstract: Electrochemistry involves chemical reactions that are driven by the movement of electrons and ions, typically occurring at surfaces or interfaces. A key example is rechargeable batteries, where ions migrate through the liquid electrolyte and electrons flow through the external circuit. The electrochemical reactions take place at the electrode–electrolyte interface where electrode materials receive both ions (Li+, Na+, etc) and electrons during discharging, and release them during charging, enabling the reversible storage of electricity.
Abstract: Ultrafast sciences and technologies are founded on the principles of ultrashort-pulse nonlinear optics. Until now, their discrete and bulky nature has hindered the utilization of their vast functionalities for many applications, ranging from sensing to computing and quantum information processing.
Abstract: In this talk, I will take you on a tour of large language models, tracing their evolution from Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to the Transformer architecture. We will explore how Transformers elegantly sidestep the vanishing and exploding gradient issues that plagued RNNs. I will introduce neural scaling laws—empirical relationships reminiscent of scaling behaviors common in physics—that predict how model performance improves with increased computational investment.
Abstract: Planetary exploration has unveiled environments that could support life today, or in the past, or contain the ingredients of life. Mars was once habitable; Enceladus’ ocean is today, Europa is a question mark, and Bennu contains most of the basic key monomers of life in abiotic form. I will discuss how this all fits together.