• Condensed & Living Matter Seminar: “Mechanical and optical probing of 2D magnetic systems” (Xiao-Xiao Zhang, University of Florida)

    David Rittenhouse Lab A8 209 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Title: “TBA” Abstract: Atomically thin van der Waals materials provide a versatile and unique platform for exploring novel physical interactions at low dimensionality and enabling new device geometries with tunable functionalities. In this talk, I will mainly focus on our recent progress on 2D magnetic materials and low-dimensional magnetic molecules. The first part will include...

  • MSE Seminar: “Quantum Technologies with Atom-Light Interaction” (Chuanwei Zhang, Washington University in St. Louis)

    Wu and Chen Auditorium (Levine Hall) 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Title: “TBA” 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 transformative technologies—such as lasers and transistors—that are now recognized as hallmarks of the first quantum...

  • QUIEST Fall Picnic

    Quain Courtyard (Skirkanich Hall) 210 S 33 St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Please join us on Friday, October 3rd for a casual Fall picnic to bring together members of the QUIEST community and to celebrate the start of the new academic year! Date: Friday, October 3rd Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Quain Courtyard (rain site: Skirkanich Lobby) Catering provided by New Delhi. Please RSVP here...

  • QUIEST PhD & Postdoc Seminar

    Singh 313 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Presentation by: Joseph Minella   Talk Title: Overview of the Quantum Engineering Lab    Description: We will present an overview of research in Lee Bassett’s Quantum Engineering Lab, spanning from the characterization of new materials for quantum information science and technology to the multi-qubit control of established platforms such as NV centers in diamond. Zoom:...

  • QUIEST PhD & Postdoc Seminar

    Singh 313 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Presentation by: Noah Johnson   Talk Title: Readout in Quantum Dot Spin Qubits   Description: In this talk, I will present an overview of spin qubit readout in semiconductor quantum dots, introducing fundamental measurement principles and highlighting established and emerging techniques. The discussion will cover key methods such as energy-selective tunneling (Elzerman readout), Pauli spin...

  • Condensed & Living Matter Seminar: “Title TBA” (Zhehao Dai, University of Pittsburgh)

    David Rittenhouse Lab A8 209 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Title: “TBA” Abstract: TBA   Zhehao Dai Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Pittsburgh Zhehao Dai is a condensed matter theorist. Zhehao obtained a Ph.D. in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at MIT in (2020). The topic of Zhehao’s thesis was on the intriguing physics of gapless states in strongly correlated condensed matter systems. This is...

  • QUIEST PhD & Postdoc Seminar

    Singh 313 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Talk Title: Roundtable Discussion   Description: This session will feature a participant discussion on topics for future sessions, including different aspects of current research and papers and articles of interest. All input is welcome.   Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92143520041

  • Condensed, Soft & Living Matter Seminar: “Title TBA” (Steven Anlage, University of Maryland)

    David Rittenhouse Lab A8 209 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Title: “TBA” Abstract: TBA   Steven Anlage Professor of Physics, University of Maryland Steven Anlage received his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Quantum Materials Center at UMD, where he leads experimental research activities in superconducting metamaterials, quantum chaos, and various types of quantitative high-resolution...

  • Physical Chemistry Seminar: “New Experimental Platforms for Molecular Polaritonics” (Marissa L. Weichman, Princeton University)

    Carolyn Hoff Lynch Lecture Hall (Chemistry Complex) 433 South University Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Title: "New Experimental Platforms for Molecular Polaritonics"  Abstract: Polaritons are hybrid light-matter states with unusual properties that arise from strong interactions between a molecular ensemble and the confined electromagnetic field of an optical cavity. Cavity-coupled molecules appear to demonstrate energetics, reactivity, and photophysics distinct from their free-space counterparts, but the mechanisms and scope of these...