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Three men and a glass box containing a large glass sphere
Science & Technology
June 29, 2017 | 10:45 am

Researchers use lasers to display ‘true’ 3-D objects

3-D displays, once only found in science fiction, are now closer to reality using a 3-D volumetric display where viewers can see images in three dimensions without the use of special glasses or filters.

topics: Curtis Broadbent, Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Howell, lasers, Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
two students holding lightbulbs
Campus Life
March 23, 2017 | 12:21 pm

Wilson Quad goes dark for Earth Hour

When the clock strikes 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, iconic international venues such as Times Square, the Sydney Opera House, and the Taj Mahal all will become dark. So, too, will the River Campus’s Wilson Quad.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, events, sustainability,
Alice Quillen and Andrew Jorda
University News
March 23, 2017 | 10:48 am

Physics and Astronomy professors awarded research leave fellowships

Alice Quillen and Andrew Jordan have been awarded prestigious Simons Foundation Faculty Fellowships to pursue their research in theoretical physics. “This is a great time to drop everything and go work on the galaxy!” says Quillen.

topics: Alice Quillen, Andrew Jordan, awards, Department of Physics and Astronomy,
illustration of an asteroid field
Science & Technology
March 22, 2017 | 03:55 pm

On the hunt for asteroids to avoid ‘near miss’ with Earth

In 2013, a group of Rochester and NASA scientists proposed the NEOCam, or “Near-Earth Object Camera,” based on an infrared detector developed here in Rochester. This year, NASA announced extended funding for the program.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, NASA, School of Arts and Sciences, space,
3D NASA insignia at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex entryway
Voices & Opinion
December 2, 2016 | 11:17 am

NASA’s historic, crucial role in earth science

In an op-ed for the New York Times, Professor Adam Frank makes the case for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s role in earth-centric science. “Without NASA, climate research worldwide would be hobbled,” he writes.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences, space,
An image of the quantum enigma machine.
Science & Technology
September 6, 2016 | 03:16 pm

Enigma Machine takes a quantum leap

Researchers have developed a “quantum enigma machine” to improve on data encryption. The device manipulates photons to create an unbreakable encrypted message with a key that’s far shorter than the message—the first time that has ever been done.

topics: Daniel Lum, Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Howell, Natural Sciences, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences,
bank of lighted laser amplifiers
Science & Technology
September 6, 2016 | 02:55 pm

A first for direct-drive fusion

Experiments have created the conditions capable of producing a fusion yield that’s five times higher than the current record laser-fusion energy yield. The new work represents an important advance in a long-standing national research initiative to develop fusion as an energy source.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, energy, Laboratory of Laser Energetics, lasers, Michael Campbell, Natural Sciences, nuclear fusion, Riccardo Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,
detector array
Science & Technology
August 30, 2016 | 10:09 am

Why neutrinos ‘matter’ in the early universe

When the highly anticipated findings from the Japan-based T2K neutrino experiment were finally presented at the International Conference on High Energy Physics this month, it was Rochester graduate student Konosuke (Ko) Iwamoto who updated the physics world on the puzzle behind the imbalance between matter and antimatter.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, global engagement, Kevin McFarland, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Steven Manly,
diagram of a quantum node
Science & Technology
August 8, 2016 | 02:17 pm

$2 million to add efficiency to integrated quantum photonics

Rochester researchers working on the next generation of quantum information processing have received a $2 million boost from the National Science Foundation.

topics: American Institute for Manufacturing Photonics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, John Howell, photonics, Qiang Lin, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,
OMEGA laser beams
Science & Technology
July 7, 2016 | 07:44 am

Fusion for energy: significant progress, major challenges

In a review of the state of the research in this field, Rochester physicist Riccardo Betti concludes the goal of realizing abundant, clean energy from inertial confinement fusion remains elusive, despite recent significant progress.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, energy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Richard Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,