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Physics colloquium – “Watching Electrons Move”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Kathryn R. Hamilton University of Colorado at Denver Abstract: Since their discovery in the late 1800’s, electrons have been a constant source of curiosity for scientists. Their properties and behavior […]

Physics colloquium – title to be announced

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Speaker and topic to be announced All lectures held in CoorsTek 140 unless otherwise noted

Physics colloquium – “Harnessing Spin in α-Sn”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Minghzhong Wu Colorado State University, Department of Physics Abstract: Dirac semimetals are a recently discovered topological phase of quantum matter. α-Sn is unique among the Dirac semimetals because it is […]

No Physics colloquium – spring break

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

No colloquium, spring break

Physics colloquium – “Quantum State Engineering through Weak Measurement”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Hilary Hurst San José State University, Department of Physics & Astronomy Abstract: Superposition and entanglement are essential quantum properties which can be easily destroyed, rendering quantum devices useless. New modes […]

Physics colloquium – “Advances in Noisy Intermediate Scale Optimization”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Davide Venturelli Universities Space Resource Association (USRA) Abstract: we discuss the field of quantum optimization and its near-term viability in gate model quantum processors. We will look at hardware efficient […]

Physics colloquium-“Engaging the Public and K-12 Students in Quantum Education”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Emily Edwards Illinois Quantum Information Science & Technology Center (IQUIST) Abstract: Increasing public awareness and engagement with quantum-related topics in modern physics is of importance given the projected societal impact […]

Physics colloquium-“Mechanical Sensors for Dark Matter and Neutrinos”

Hill Hall 920 15th St., Golden, CO, United States

David Moore Yale University, Department of Physics Abstract: The development of optomechanical systems has revolutionized the detection of tiny forces over the past few decades. As such technologies reach (and […]

Physics colloquium-“Precision Spectroscopy of Atomic Hydrogen”

Hill Hall 920 15th St., Golden, CO, United States

Dylan Yost Colorado State University, Department of Physics Abstract: Because of atomic hydrogen’s simplicity, its energy levels can be precisely described by theory. This has made hydrogen an important atom […]

PhysicsFest – Happy Holidays!

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Join the Physics Department for the graduate student poster session, food, and drink. Physics undergrad majors, graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all invited to attend. CoorsTek Lobby