Events

Ugo Fano Lecture and Physics/PME Colloquium

3:30–4:30 pm Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall (KPTC 106)

Nobel laureate Dr. Alain Aspect: “From Einstein’s doubts to quantum technologies: non-locality in action”

Apr 3

Wasserburg Lecture: Anders Johansen, University of Copenhagen

2:00–3:00 pm Henry Hinds Laboratory, Room 101; (reception to follow in HGS 176)

Title: Formation Of Earth By Pebble Accretion And Impacts

The Wasserburg Lecture is a biennial event supported by the Wasserburg endowment to benefit the departments of the Geophysical Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Chemistry.

Apr 4

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 5

Einstein and the Quantum Revolutions with Alain Aspect

1:30–3:30 pm KPTC 206; KPTC 106

Nobel laureate Dr. Alain Aspect (CNRS, France) will have a book signing and discussion with students to celebrate his book, Einstein and the Quantum Revolutions, published by the UChicago Press.

Apr 7

Prof. John Reinitz Memorial

3:00–4:30 pm Bond Chapel followed by a reception at the Quadrangle Club

A memorial for Prof. John Reinitz will be held at the Bond Chapel followed by a reception at the Quadrangle Club.

Apr 9

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 12

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 19

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 26

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 3

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 10

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 17

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