Events Archive

Physics Colloquium: Nigel Goldenfeld
Thu, Dec 15, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“Statistical mechanics of the genetic code: a glimpse of early life?” Relics of early life, preceding even the last universal common ancestor of all life on Earth, are present in the structure of the modern day canonical genetic code. In this talk, I will draw attention to these relics, and discuss their interpretation from the perspective of…
Physics Colloquium: Alex Wright, Princeton University
Thu, Dec 8, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
"Taking a 'nu' Look : Studying Low Energy Solar and Terrestrial Neutrinos with Borexino" Solar neutrino experiments have taught us a great deal about neutrinos, neutrino oscillations, and the nuclear fusion reactions that power the sun. The Borexino experiment, in which the Princeton particle astrophysics group plays a leading role, has made…
Physics Colloquium: Cumrun Vafa
Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“Strings and the Magic of Extra Dimensions

Physics Colloquium: Tom Lubensky
Thu, Oct 27, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“On the Verge of Mechanical Instability

Physics Colloquium: Robert Schoelkopf
Thu, Oct 20, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“Entanglement and Quantum Algorithms with Superconducting Circuits

Physics Colloquium: Valerie Halyo, Princeton University
Tue, Oct 18, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
" Quest for new frontier at the LHC" Abstract: The 7 TeV center of mass energy proton-proton machine built in the LEP tunnel is housing 4 major experiments ATLAS, ALICE, CMS and LHCb in its 100 meter underground cavern. These experiments will be recording the particles left by the debris from the collisions and looking for new physics…
Physics Colloquium: Steve Block
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


Physics Colloquium: Cheng Chin
Thu, Sep 29, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“Observation of Scale Invariance and Quantum Criticality of Ultracold Atoms in Optical Lattices

Physics Colloquium: Jason Petta
Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
“Strong-Arming Electron Spin Dynamics

Elena Aprile
Thu, Apr 21, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


David Weitz
Thu, Apr 14, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


Saul Perlmutter
Thu, Mar 31, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


Christophe Salomon
Thu, Mar 10, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


Chris Herzog
Thu, Mar 3, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm


Jonathan Feng "WIMPS and beyond"
Thu, Feb 24, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Abstract: A quarter of the Universe is composed of dark matter, but the particle identity of dark matter remains a deep mystery. I will review recent progress in resolving this puzzle, focusing on several leading classes of dark matter candidates, including WIMPs and related possibilities. I will discuss the theoretical motivations for these…
David Stork-Ricoh Innovations "Computer vision and optics in the study of fine art"
Thu, Feb 10, 2011, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
New rigorous computer vision algorithms have shed light on a number of problems and controversies in the history and interpretation of fine art. Rigorous illumination estimation and shape-from-shading methods can reveal in new ways the accuracy and the working methods of masters such as Vermeer, Georges da la Tour and Caravaggio, including…