Events

The Physics and Astronomy Department hold regular seminars and events on a variety of topics. Please see below for further details.

Event Name Date, Time and Host Summary
Quantum Technologies with Light-Matter Interaction
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Physics 223A
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Pontus Laurell
Abstract: From knotted cords to contemporary computers, the revolution in information technologies has been a major driving force of human civilization. Since its emergence in the early 1900s, quantum mechanics has played a foundational role in enabling many… Show more

Speaker: Prof. Chuanwei Zhang, Department of Physics, Washington University in St. Louis

TBD
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Speaker: Bangzheng (Tom) Sun

Photoelectron Spectroscopy and First-Principles Studies of 2D Topological Semimetals and Interfacial Topological Superconducting States
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Physics Library
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Guang Bian
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as a central focus in condensed matter physics since the discovery of graphene, owing to their atomic-scale confinement, mechanical flexibility, and tunable electronic structures. The interplay between reduced… Show more

Speaker: Dr. Johnson Lu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

TBD
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Speaker: Kishlay Singh

Engineering Topological Properties via Spin-Orbit Coupling
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Physics Library
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Guang Bian
In this talk, I will present our two recent studies on realizing topological properties via Rashba and Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling (SOC) in exotic quantum materials. First, I will introduce twisted type-II Rashba homobilayers as a new platform for achieving… Show more

Speaker: Prof. Li Yang, Washington University in St Louis

O.M. Stewart Colloquium
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Physics 120
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Dr. Pavlo Sukhachov
Abstract: TBD

Speaker: Prof. Raquel Queiroz, Columbia University

TBD
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Speaker: Harold Diaz-Quiroz