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Tag: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Viable superconducting material created in Rochester lab

Viable superconducting material created in Rochester lab

March 8, 2023

Rochester researchers have created a superconducting material at both a temperature and pressure low enough for practical applications.

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‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons

‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons

February 1, 2023

Led by researchers from the University of Rochester, scientists from the international collaboration MINERvA have, for the first time, used a beam of hard-to-detect neutrinos to investigate the structure of protons.

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New method to control electron spin paves the way for efficient quantum computers

New method to control electron spin paves the way for efficient quantum computers

January 27, 2023

The method, developed by researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, overcomes the limitations of electron spin resonance.

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Flash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research

Flash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research

January 6, 2023

The Flash Center—devoted to computer simulations to advance understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy—has moved from the University of Chicago to Rochester.

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Lasers usher in a new era of astronomy

Lasers usher in a new era of astronomy

January 5, 2023

Large-scale, laser-based experiments have recently revolutionized astrophysics, writes Rochester professor Adam Frank, allowing scientists to recreate the cosmos in science labs.

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Cities on asteroids? It could work—in theory

Cities on asteroids? It could work—in theory

December 8, 2022

A popular science fiction idea in TV shows like Amazon’s The Expanse, Rochester scientists are using physics and engineering principles to show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats.

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Seed funding reflects how data science, AR/VR transform research at Rochester

Seed funding reflects how data science, AR/VR transform research at Rochester

October 17, 2022

The University’s Goergen Institute for Data Science supports collaborative projects across all disciplines.

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Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor

Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor

August 5, 2022

The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.

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NASA brings standards of evidence to the search for UFOs

NASA brings standards of evidence to the search for UFOs

July 25, 2022

America’s space agency is convening a commission to investigate unidentified flying objects. In a Newsweek op-ed, Adam Frank explains why NASA’s involvement could be a game changer.

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Can the public’s trust in science—and scientists—be restored?

Can the public’s trust in science—and scientists—be restored?

July 20, 2022

Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank says distrust jeopardizes the country’s future as an economic powerhouse.

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