2020
UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
July 21, 2020
UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
How computer science can help fight COVID-19
July 21, 2020
How computer science can help fight COVID-19 and the three UChicago research groups that were awarded seed funding to apply AI to the response.
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding
July 17, 2020
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding
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