Past Events
Explore our latest events, seminar series and conferences.
Apr
1
2025
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
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: 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
IFS Seminar
Nonperturbative guiding center model
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Ivan Maldonado
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: 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: 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
Feb
25
2025
Shattering Barriers with a Laser Focus: Three World-Changing Women in Physics
Join us for an inspiring and insightful event featuring Donna Strickland, 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Elaine Li, co-director of the Texas Quantum Institute.
4:30 pm – 6:45 pm • In Person