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Science & Technology
September 5, 2023 | 08:26 am

Could artificial intelligence power the future of fusion?

Rochester scientists will develop machine learning to help predict, design, and improve laser-fusion implosions for inertial fusion energy.

topics: artificial intelligence, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research funding, Riccardo Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,
In Photos
June 21, 2023 | 01:42 pm

Creating superconducting circuits

Rochester researchers led by Machiel Blok are formulating new techniques—including one that uses qudits instead of qubits—to improve superconducting circuits and make quantum computers that are more powerful and reliable. This is how they qudit >>

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Machiel Blok, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
January 6, 2023 | 02:20 pm

Flash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research

The Flash Center—devoted to computer simulations to advance understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy—has moved from the University of Chicago to Rochester.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences,
Voices & Opinion
January 5, 2023 | 02:49 pm

Lasers usher in a new era of astronomy

Large-scale, laser-based experiments have recently revolutionized astrophysics, writes Rochester professor Adam Frank, allowing scientists to recreate the cosmos in science labs.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, high-energy-density physics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
December 8, 2022 | 12:00 pm

Cities on asteroids? It could work—in theory

A popular science fiction idea in TV shows like Amazon’s The Expanse, Rochester scientists are using physics and engineering principles to show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
October 17, 2022 | 02:12 pm

Seed funding reflects how data science, AR/VR transform research at Rochester

The University’s Goergen Institute for Data Science supports collaborative projects across all disciplines.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, data science, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of History, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Goergen Institute for Data Science, research funding,
Voices & Opinion
July 25, 2022 | 03:34 pm

NASA brings standards of evidence to the search for UFOs

America’s space agency is convening a commission to investigate unidentified flying objects. In a Newsweek op-ed, Adam Frank explains why NASA’s involvement could be a game changer.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences,
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