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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
Tunable collective magnetism in artificial spin ice via geometry and molecular decorations
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Physics 120
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Dr. Tom Heitmann
Abstract: Artificial spin ice systems are engineered arrays of nanoscale ferromagnetic islands that provide a versatile platform for exploring geometric frustration, emergent magnetic phenomena, and collective behavior. The interactions between individual island… Show more

Speaker: Prof. Nick Bingham, University of Maine

High-Precision Modelling of the Shape and Gravity Fields of Rapidly Rotating Giant Planet
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Physics 216

Speaker: Kishlay Singh

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

Speaker: Prof. Alex Levchenko, University of Wisconsin-Madison

TBD
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Physics 216

Speaker: Gourab Nandi

Harnessing MURR Thermal Neutrons for Materials R&D: From Characterization to Modification
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Physics Library
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Tom Heitmann
Abstract: Thermal neutrons are conventionally used to characterize materials. But can they also be harnessed to actively modify materials and improve their functionality? This talk explores how thermal neutrons at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR)… Show more

Speaker: Dr. Ha M. Nguyen, MURR, University of Missouri

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

Speaker: Prof. Jairo Velasco, UC Santa Cruz

TBD
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Physics 216

Speaker: Diya Bansal

Writing in altermagnetic spintronics with light
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Physics Library
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Dr. Pavlo Sukhachov
Abstract: Altermagnets are a new class of magnets with zero net magnetization and no stray fields, but with strong spin polarization that depends on momentum. That suits spintronic memory devices: the spin polarization gives a good readout. Writing, however, has… Show more

Speaker: Dr. Mohsen Yarmohammadi, Department of Physics, Georgetown University

O.M. Stewart Colloquium
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Physics 120
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Dr. Pontus Laurell
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Prof. Andrew Highinbotham, University of Chicago

CM/BIO Seminar
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Physics Library
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Dr. Guang Bian
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Dr. Suk Hyun Sung, Michigan Center for Materials Characterization, University of Michigan

TBA
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Physics Library
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Guang Bian
TBA

Speaker: Prof. Timothey Kidd, Ames Lab

CM/BIO Seminar
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Physics Library
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Dr. Pontus Laurell
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Alex Miller, ThermAvant Technologies

O.M. Stewart Colloquium
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Physics 120
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Dr. Gavin King
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Prof. David Jacobson, Clemson University

CM/BIO Seminar
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Physics Library
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Dr. Carsten Ullrich
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Dr. Zhenfei Liu, Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University

O.M. Stewart Colloquium
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Physics 120
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Dr. Tom Heitmann
Abstract: TBA

Speaker: Prof. Britton Plourde, University of Wisconsin-Madison