Past Events

Explore our latest events, seminar series and conferences.

Upcoming Past

Apr

2

2025

Ilya Beskin Final Defense

Title: Analyzing Single Biological Filament Mechanical Properties and Dynamics using Activity Microscopy

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Ilya Beskin

Apr

1

2025

Jacqueline Jensen Final Defense

Title: Lattice Theory for the Existence and Stability of Tensile Cracks

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Jacqueline Jensen

Apr

1

2025

IFS Seminar

IFS Seminar with Erik Wahlén

Title: Boundary value problems for MHS and MHD equilibria

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Speaker(s): Erik Wahlén

Apr

1

2025

Isabella Pagano Thesis Defense

Title: Characterization and Application of Laser Wakefield Acceleration driven X-ray Sources

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Isabella Pagano

Mar

31

2025

CNLD Seminar with Yasa Baig (Stanford University)

Title: Stellar Tides and Algal Rides: Photosynthesis, Chemotaxis, and Emergent Magnetohydrodynamic Phenomena in an Algae-Bacteria Microcosm

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Yasa Baig

Mar

25

2025

Special Event

IFS Will Host 2025 International Conference on Fundamental Plasma Physics

The Institute of Fusion Studies will host the 2025 International Conference on Fundamental Plasma Physics, March 25 - March 27.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm In Person

Mar

12

2025

Physics Colloquia

Physics Colloquia: Case Studies on Physical Complexity in Quantum States: From Quantum Phase Transitions to Quantum Cellular Automata

Lincoln Carr is a Professor in the Quantum Engineering Program and the Physics Department at the Colorado School of Mines.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Lincoln Carr

Mar

7

2025

Claiborne Jones Qualifying Exam

Molecular Dynamics of Fracture

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Claiborne Jones

Mar

5

2025

Physics Colloquia

Physics Colloquia: Graphene Statistical Mechanics

Mark Bowick is a theoretical physicist in condensed matter theory and high energy physics. His research interests include symmetry breaking, the interplay of order and geometry, and topological defects, among other interests.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Mark Bowick

Feb

26

2025

Physics Colloquia

Physics Colloquia: From Special to General Relativity with Unruh and Hawking

Marlan Scully is a laser physics pioneer. His work includes the first quantum theory of the laser with Lamb, the first demonstrations of lasing without inversion, and the first demonstration of ultraslow light in hot gases.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Marlan Scully