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Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and...
Events
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Oct
7
2022
Colloquium: Nathaniel Stern: New Dimensions on Interaction of Light and Matter: Quantum Materials, Quantum Light, and Quantum Control
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
Abstract: The quantum conception of light consisting of particles of discrete energy, or photons, underlies its interaction with matter. For...
Oct
7
2022
Reunion Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is marking Reunion Weekend with a special three hour walk-in only evening. The evening is free and...
Oct
11
2022
Astro Seminar: Emanuele Berti: Next-generation detectors: challenges and opportunities
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: The observation of compact binary mergers by the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA collaboration marks the dawn of a new era in astronomy. Next-generation...
Oct
13
2022
CMP Seminar: Ziwan Huang: "Dephasing and symmetry breaking in superconducting qubits due to non-Gaussian noise"
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
Abstract: Noise has been a long-standing issue for further improving the qubit coherence times. It remains an important task to further...
Oct
14
2022
Colloquium: Jim Sauls: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Host: William Halperin Speaker: Jim Sauls, Professor, Northwestern University
Oct
17
2022
HEP Seminar: Dylan Temples: Results from the first science run of the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter experiment
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy High Energy Physics Seminars
Abstract: The nature of dark matter (DM) remains one of the most compelling open questions in particle physics and cosmology....
Oct
18
2022
Astro Seminar: Shri Kulkarni: The Far Ultraviolet diffuse background
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: Historically, the search for the inter-galactic medium (IGM) motivated the search for the Far Ultraviolet (FUV) background which in turn led...
Oct
19
2022
PACER Seminar: Lindsey Byrne and Claude-André Faucher-Giguère :TBA
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract: TBA Speakers: Lindsey Byrne, Graduate Student, Northwestern University Claude-André Faucher-Giguère, Northwestern University
Oct
20
2022
CMP Seminar: Ruslan Prozorov: Limiting magnetic fields of superconductors with arbitrary potential and pair-breaking scattering
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
Abstract: The upper critical magnetic field, H_c2, the nucleation field of surface superconductivity, H_c3, and the thermodynamic critical magnetic field,...
Oct
24
2022
HEP Seminar: John Hardin: “Exotic Neutrino Searches at IceCube and Beyond”
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy High Energy Physics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: John Hardin, Researcher, MIT Host: Andre de Gouvea
Oct
25
2022
Astro Seminar: Daniel Fabrycky: Exoplanetary Probes: Resonant Chains, Exomoons, and Tidal Dynamics
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: I will introduce the mid-sized and growing list of planetary systems with 2-body and 3-body resonances among the planets....
Oct
27
2022
CMP Seminar: Adina Luican-Mayer: "2D Quantum materials and devices at the atomic scale"
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
Abstract: Material systems, devices, and circuits, based on the manipulation of individual charges, spins, and photons in solid-state platforms are key...
Oct
28
2022
Colloquium: Mary James: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Mary James, Professor, Reed College, Portland OR Host: John Joseph Carrasco
Nov
1
2022
CFP Colloquium: Mark Kasevich: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Mark Kasevich, Stanford University Keywords: CFP, Physics
Nov
1
2022
Astro Seminar: Mitch Begelman: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Mitch Begelman, Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder Host: Professor Giacomo Fragione
Nov
2
2022
PACER Seminar: Cole Kampa and Michael Schmitt: TBA
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract: TBA Speakers: Cole Kampa, Graduate Student, Northwestern Michael Schmitt, Professor and Chair, Northwestern
Nov
3
2022
Complex Systems Seminar: Nathan Keim: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Nathan Keim, Associate Research Professor, Penn State University Host: Professor Michelle Driscoll
Nov
3
2022
CMP Seminar: James Rondinelli: Persistent Spin Textures and Where to Find Them
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
Abstract: . Nonmagnetic materials with unidirectional spin-momentum locking, or persistent spin textures (PST), have been shown to exhibit spin transport...
Nov
5
2022
Family Weekend Saturday at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is marking Family Weekend with a special walk-in only evening. The evening is free and open to...
Nov
8
2022
CFP Colloquium: John Bollinger: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: John Bollinger, NIST
Nov
8
2022
Astro Seminar: Federica Bianco: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Federica Bianco, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware Host: Professor Giacomo Fragione
Nov
11
2022
Colloquium: Markus Aspelmeyer: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Professor Markus Aspelmeyer, University of Vienna Hosts: Professor Andy Geraci, Professor Tim Kovachy
Nov
14
2022
HEP Seminar: Roland Farrell: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy High Energy Physics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Roland Farrell, PhD student, University of Washington, Seattle Host: Ian Low
Nov
15
2022
Radio Astro Seminar: Jacqueline N Hewitt: Neutral Hydrogen Measurements of the Epoch of Reionization and the Cosmic Dawn
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Radio Astronomy Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Jacqueline N Hewitt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nov
15
2022
CFP Colloquium: Swati Singh: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Swati Singh, University of Delaware Keywords: CFP, Physics
Nov
15
2022
Astro Seminar: Salvatore Vitale: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Salvatore Vitale, Associate Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Host: Professor Giacomo Fragione
Nov
16
2022
PACER Seminar: Joe Michail and Farhad Zadeh: TBA
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, sponsored by Department of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract: TBA
Nov
17
2022
Complex Systems Seminar: Dustin Kleckner: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Dustin Kleckner, Assistant Professor of Physics, University of California Merced Host: Professor Michelle Driscoll
Nov
17
2022
CMP Seminar: Zizhou Jin: Title: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
Abstrat: TBA Speaker: Zizhou Jin, University of Geneva Host: Anupam Garg
Nov
29
2022
Astro Seminar: Ue-Li Pen:TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Astrophysics Seminars
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Ue-Li Pen, Professor CITA University of Toronto Host: Professor Giacomo Fragione
Dec
2
2022
Colloquium: Dave Meyer: Experiencing Hubble: A Career in Astronomy
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
Abstract: The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos through a variety of ground-breaking discoveries ranging...