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Charting the Quantum Unknown
October 27, 2025
PhD student Sijia Wang explores the intersection of gravity, quantum mechanics, and information theory to illuminate the mysteries of quantum gravity.
Co-op student advances exoplanet research
October 7, 2025
Waterloo co-op student joins Caltech’s Exoplanet Technology Laboratory through a prestigious summer research program.
A fond farewell to Instructor Jeff Gardiner
September 30, 2025
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is saying goodbye to Jeff Gardiner, one of its longest serving members, who heads into retirement in October.
Remembering Professor Kostadinka Bizheva (“Dida”)
September 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Kostadinka Bizheva, Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, affectionately known as Dida to her colleagues and friends.
Chirped Pulse Amplification 40th Celebration - with Donna Strickland
November 12, 2025
Join us for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland’s CPA, a milestone marking her extraordinary journey in science and innovation.
IQC Colloquium featuring Jonathan Home
Scaling quantum computing with trapped ions
Jonathan Home
ETH Zürich
Monday, November 17, 2025
2:30 p.m.
In-person: QNC 0101
PhysiX: Girls Matter 2025
November 22, 2025
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on November 22nd for free activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion, to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics.
IQC Colloquium featuring Rahul Jain
Device-independent quantum cryptography
Rahul Jain
Centre for Quantum Technologies
Monday, November 24, 2025
2:30 p.m.
In-person: QNC 0101