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CANCELED: Quantum Matter, Why Does it Matter?
This event is part of Caltech's Watson Lectures, a series which brings Caltech's most innovative science research to the public.
Quantum Matter, Why Does It Matter?
Quantum mechanics is largely thought of as governing the microscopic world without any significant effect on the macroscopic world. However, recent physics breakthroughs have revealed that quantum effects influence the way macroscopic materials such as metals, insulators or magnets, behave. In her talk, Chen will cover some of the amazing phenomena that are only possible in quantum matters and that may hold unprecedented power for quantum computers and even our fundamental understanding of the universe.
About the Professor
Xie Chen is Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics in Caltech's Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy.
About the Watson Lecture Series
Established in 1922, the Earnest C. Watson Lectures bring Caltech’s most innovative scientific research to the public.
The Watson Lectures are named for Earnest C. Watson, a professor of physics at Caltech from 1919 to 1959. Spotlighting a small selection of the pioneering research Caltech’s faculty is currently conducting, the Watson Lectures are geared toward a general audience, as part of Caltech’s ongoing commitment to benefiting the local community through science education.
Watson Lectures are held in Beckman Auditorium on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Registration via Eventbrite is requested. More information on parking and ADA accommodations can be found at events.caltech.edu.
The full 2019-2020 lecture schedule can be found at caltech.edu/watson.
About Caltech
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges.
Caltech manages JPL for NASA, sending probes to explore the planets of our solar system and quantify changes on our home planet.
Caltech is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus in Pasadena, CA. To learn more, visit Caltech.edu.
This event is part of Caltech's Watson Lectures, a series which brings Caltech's most innovative science research to the public.
Quantum Matter, Why Does It Matter?
Quantum mechanics is largely thought of as governing the microscopic world without any significant effect on the macroscopic world. However, recent physics breakthroughs have revealed that quantum effects influence the way macroscopic materials such as metals, insulators or magnets, behave. In her talk, Chen will cover some of the amazing phenomena that are only possible in quantum matters and that may hold unprecedented power for quantum computers and even our fundamental understanding of the universe.
About the Professor
Xie Chen is Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics in Caltech's Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy.
About the Watson Lecture Series
Established in 1922, the Earnest C. Watson Lectures bring Caltech’s most innovative scientific research to the public.
The Watson Lectures are named for Earnest C. Watson, a professor of physics at Caltech from 1919 to 1959. Spotlighting a small selection of the pioneering research Caltech’s faculty is currently conducting, the Watson Lectures are geared toward a general audience, as part of Caltech’s ongoing commitment to benefiting the local community through science education.
Watson Lectures are held in Beckman Auditorium on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Registration via Eventbrite is requested. More information on parking and ADA accommodations can be found at events.caltech.edu.
The full 2019-2020 lecture schedule can be found at caltech.edu/watson.
About Caltech
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges.
Caltech manages JPL for NASA, sending probes to explore the planets of our solar system and quantify changes on our home planet.
Caltech is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus in Pasadena, CA. To learn more, visit Caltech.edu.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium
332 South Michigan Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
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