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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, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, sustainability,
Close-up of tweezers holding µSiM chip of the kind University of Rochester’s Translational Center for Barrier Microphysiological Systems (TraCe-bMPS).
Science & Technology
January 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm

New NIH-funded center could soon reduce the need for pharmaceutical trials on animals

Rochester is one of four NIH-sponsored centers that aims to produce tissue-on-chip devices as FDA-qualified drug development tools.

topics: Benjamin Miller, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, James McGrath, Materials Science Program, Medical Center, research funding,
view from the International Space Station with a large white arm and tube in front of a blue space backdrop.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2023 | 12:52 pm

New tools will help study quantum chemistry aboard the International Space Station

Rochester Professor Nicholas Bigelow helped develop experiments conducted at NASA’s Cold Atom Lab to probe the fundamental nature of the world around us.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nicholas Bigelow, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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,
University buildings are seen from above at twilight
In Photos
September 28, 2023 | 02:50 pm

September 2023 in photos

Take a brief look back at some memorable moments captured at Rochester in September.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, community, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Institute of Optics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences,
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,