WaveFronts: Explore the Frontiers of Physics - Online Talk Series
Join us for WaveFronts, an exciting online series showcasing talks by leading physicists from across the globe. Dive deep into groundbreaking research and explore the universe through the eyes of pioneers shaping the field.
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, April 2, 2025 | 9:00 PM IST
- Speaker: Prof. Jeffrey Tseng (University of Oxford)
- Topic: Supernova Neutrinos and SNEWS2
- Ever wondered what happens when a star explodes? Prof. Tseng walked us through the incredible physics of core-collapse supernovae in our galaxy. The coolest part? These cosmic explosions release massive bursts of neutrinos that actually reach Earth before the light does! He introduced us to SNEWS2, an upgraded early warning network that alerts astronomers worldwide when a supernova happens, letting them catch these rare events in real-time across different types of observations.
Wednesday, April 3, 2025 | 10:00 PM IST
- Speaker: Prof. Jason Alicea (California Institute of Technology)
- Topic: Measurement Altered Quantum Matter
- Prof. Alicea from Caltech brought some seriously mind-bending quantum physics to campus. His talk centered on a wild idea: that measuring a quantum system doesn't just observe it - it can actually create entirely new phenomena. He showed us how measurements near phase transitions can fundamentally change a system's behavior, something researchers are now testing with Rydberg atom simulators. The future applications? Think optimized quantum teleportation and beyond.
Sunday, April 7, 2025 | 9:00 PM IST
- Speaker: Prof. Smitha Vishveshwara (University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign)
- Topic: Quantum Condensate Shells: From Ground-Based Lattices to Space
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