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Illustration of temporal scaffolding shows three human silhouettes placing scaffolding around a brain that appears to be made of clouds with a city skyline in the background.
Science & Technology
October 24, 2023 | 07:48 am

Human brain’s ‘temporal scaffolding’ inspires new AI approaches

Applying a recent hypothesis about how the brain operates during sleep could improve the lifelong learning abilities of artificial intelligence.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,
Computer simulation of quasiparticles being used to create super-bright light sources.
Science & Technology
October 19, 2023 | 11:16 am

Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles

The seemingly physics-defying properties of quasiparticles could be harnessed for applications ranging from non-destructive imaging to computer-chip manufacturing.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding,
closeup image of a photonic chip that could use weak value amplification, in front of a blurred red and blue background.
Science & Technology
October 13, 2023 | 08:43 am

Photonic chips could give drones a lift when GPS is unavailable

Rochester researchers aim to leverage the quantum technique of weak value amplification to replace the gyroscopes in drones.

topics: David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, research funding,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
University News
September 29, 2023 | 12:10 pm

Faculty recognized for research, leadership, and advocacy

Professional societies, along with a government agency and an arts organization, are among those bestowing recent honors on Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Nursing, Susan B. Anthony Center,
Susana Marcos rests her arms on a bench in her lab filled with optical instruments.
Science & Technology
September 20, 2023 | 11:45 am

AI helps bring clarity to LASIK patients facing cataract surgery

Scientists develop computer models of patients’ eyes to identify the ideal intraocular lenses and visual simulators for patients to experience how they will see with them.

topics: artificial intelligence, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Medical Center, research finding,
Woman's hand making gesture used in test for Parkinson's disease.
Science & Technology
September 6, 2023 | 04:08 pm

Online AI-based test for Parkinson’s disease severity shows promising results

Researchers from the Hajim School and the Medical Center have developed a test for Parkinson’s disease severity that relies on 10 taps of the finger, with results available in minutes.

topics: artificial intelligence, Department of Computer Science, Department of Neurology, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Ray Dorsey, research finding,
Inside the OMEGA target chamber, multiple lasers are aimed at a target amid a red cast of light.
Science & Technology
September 5, 2023 | 08:26 am

Could artificial intelligence power the future of fusion?

Rochester scientists will develop machine learning to help predict, design, and improve laser-fusion implosions for inertial fusion energy.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research funding, Riccardo Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,