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A person in a yellow shirt seen from behind works with a transmission electron microscope in a darkened room.
Science & Technology
March 12, 2024 | 10:01 am

University secures federal funding to enable advanced quantum research

The funding supports the acquisition of a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope to accelerate research in quantum information science.

topics: alumni, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Office of Government and Community Relations, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,
The sun seen in space with plasma oscillations occurring on the surface.
Science & Technology
March 1, 2024 | 01:47 pm

Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy

Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, John Palastro, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, sustainability,
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University News
March 1, 2024 | 07:37 am

Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

Named positions celebrate the contributions of professors as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

topics: Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Eastman School of Music, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center,
Falling rocks warning sign in front of rocks and boulders of various sizes along a mountainside to illustrate the idea of granular systems.
Science & Technology
February 9, 2024 | 03:41 pm

Reshaping our understanding of granular systems

Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rachel Glade, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
View from inside the OMEGA laser system's target chamber during a direct drive fusion experiment.
Science & Technology
February 5, 2024 | 01:00 pm

Scientists create new ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions

Techniques developed with the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system hold promise for sparking fusion at larger scales.

topics: alumni, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Riccardo Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
University News
January 31, 2024 | 04:47 pm

Faculty earn esteem and recognition for professional contributions

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, World Gastroenterology Organization, and National Academies of Practice are honoring Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, faculty, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Nursing,
Illustration of hafnia (hafnium oxide) crystal molecules.
Science & Technology
January 22, 2024 | 03:00 pm

Manipulated hafnia paves the way for next-gen memory devices

Scientists outline new processes for leveraging hafnia’s ferroelectric features to enhance high-performance computing.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, Sobhit Singh,