Events During the Week of August 30th through September 6th, 2020
Monday, August 31st, 2020
- No events scheduled
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
- PGSC Seminar
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Place: Zoom:
- Speaker: Ben Harpt, Physics PhD Graduate Student
- Abstract: PGSC phenomeNal Open Graduate Seminars
Title: Quantum Computing with Individual Electrons
Abstract: Computers built from bits that harness the properties of quantum physics have potential to solve problems that regular computers cannot. In recent years, prototype quantum computers have grown rapidly more capable thanks to progress in physics and engineering. Still, programming quantum computers to solve real-world problems remains a distant goal that depends largely on engineering the right hardware. In this NOGS talk, I explain how individual electron spins in semiconductors can be controlled and used as quantum bits to encode information. In broad strokes, I show how to prepare, manipulate, and read out these so-called spin qubits. I also highlight active research fronts in the quest to scale single qubits into functional quantum computers. - Host: Rob Morgan, graduate student
- Network in Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS) Seminar
- Diffuse supernova neutrinos: ubiquitous and driving fundamental physics
- Time: 3:30 pm
- Place:
- Speaker: Manibrata Sen, Northwestern
- Host: Baha Balantekin
- Academic Calendar
- Graduate School Fall 2020: Fall degree window period deadline for master's students
- Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Abstract: The “Window Period” is the time between the end of one degree period and the beginning of the next. You must have been registered for the previous semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). If all degree requirements are met by the end of the window period, your degree will be granted for the following semester. However, you will not have to register or pay fees for the next semester. CONTACT: 262-2433, gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu
- Council Meeting
- Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Place: Virtual
- Speaker: Sridhara Dasu, UW-Madison
- Host: Sridhara Dasu, Department Chair
- Academic Calendar
- Graduate School Fall 2020: Doctoral Degree Window Period Deadline
- Time: 11:55 pm - 12:55 am
- Abstract: Degree candidates must complete all steps: *Important Note: The “Window Period” is the time between the end of one degree period and the beginning of the next. You must have been registered for the previous semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). If all degree requirements are met by the end of the window period, your degree will be granted for the following semester. However, you will not have to register or pay fees for the next semester. CONTACT: 262-2433, gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu URL:
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
- Academic Calendar
- Instruction begins
- Abstract: *Note: actual end time may vary.*
- Department Meeting
- Time: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
- Place: Virtual see "abstract" for connection info
- Speaker: Sridhara Dasu, Department Chair, UW-Madison
- Meeting Coordinates: Meeting number: 120 392 9242 Password: Q5EjaTz3Pk3 (75352893 from phones) Join by video system Dial 1203929242@uwmadison.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll +1-312-535-8110 United States Toll (Chicago) Access code: 120 392 9242
- Host: Sridhara Dasu, Department Chair
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
- No events scheduled
Friday, September 4th, 2020
- Graduate Introductory Seminar (Physics 701)
- Introduction to Research in the Department
- Time: 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm
- Place: BBCollaborate
- Speaker: Sridhara Dasu, UW Madison Department of Physics
- Host: Sridhara Dasu
- Physics Department Colloquium
- State of the Department
- Time: 3:30 pm
- Place: Virtual
- Speaker: Sridhara Dasu, UW-Madison
- Host: Alex Levchenko