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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,
Science & Technology
November 9, 2023 | 09:36 am

Audio deepfake detective developing new sleuthing techniques

A National Institute of Justice fellowship allows Rochester graduate student You “Neil” Zhang to develop novel defenses against deepfake scams.

topics: artificial intelligence, Audio Information Research Lab, augmented reality, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduate fellows, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Justice, research funding, virtual reality,
Science & Technology
October 24, 2023 | 07:48 am

Human brain’s ‘temporal scaffolding’ inspires new AI approaches

Applying a recent hypothesis about how the brain operates during sleep could improve the lifelong learning abilities of artificial intelligence.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,
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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, John Palastro, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding,
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, Jaime Cardenas, research funding,
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, Susana Marcos,
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September 6, 2023 | 04:08 pm

Online AI-based test for Parkinson’s disease severity shows promising results

Researchers from the Hajim School and the Medical Center have developed a test for Parkinson’s disease severity that relies on 10 taps of the finger, with results available in minutes.

topics: artificial intelligence, Department of Computer Science, Department of Neurology, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Ray Dorsey, research finding,
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