2020
New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age
July 15, 2020

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age
NSF awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago
July 14, 2020

National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago
Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research
July 9, 2020

Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research
Linda Young, leader in X-ray sciences, pursues innovation, both in research and mentorship
July 7, 2020

Argonne and UChicago physicist searches for new uses for X-ray lasers and ways to support junior scientists
Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech
July 2, 2020

Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech
Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty receiving named, distinguished service professorships
July 1, 2020

Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty who received named, distinguished service professorships
UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations
July 1, 2020

UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations. New policies, shared commitment to public health aim to keep University community safe
The key device needed for a quantum internet
July 1, 2020

Building a “quantum repeater” is key to long-distance quantum communication
PSD in the News - June 2020
June 26, 2020

This month PSD researchers have been featured for their efforts to find evidence of the elusive Axion Particle, develop UV light disinfection arrays for N95 masks, and identify that a mysterious interstellar visitor was a dark hydrogen iceberg.
A black hole’s lunch provides a treat for astronomers — Assoc. Prof. Holz on a newly discovered astronomical object
June 24, 2020

A black hole's lunch provides a treat for astronomers — Assoc. Prof. Daniel Holz explains the significance of a newly discovered (and indeterminate) astronomical object
Researchers develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
June 22, 2020

UChicago researchers led by Prof. Peter Eng develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
New analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide
June 22, 2020

Prof. Awschalom says new CQE analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide
Dean Olinto shares lasting lessons from her dad in the New York Times
June 20, 2020

Dean Angela Olinto shares lasting lessons from her dad in the New York Times
Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars
June 19, 2020

Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars on StartTV
Equity, diversity, and inclusion learning materials
June 18, 2020

We invite all PSD members to educate themselves on the importance of understanding different voices and points of view. We have compiled a list of suggested readings and films that address topics of race, identity, and equity.