Events

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: BRIM 311 Abstract: A great variety of topological phases have been classified as a consequence of discovery of the quantum Hall effect, but this work has recently led to discovery of some topologically non-trivial phases of matter, which contradict key assumptions of established classification schemes. These phases, which […]

Location: BRIM 311 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Abstract: The tunability in the stacking of layered materials with van der Waals bonding provides a new and powerful approach to engineer their physical properties. Sliding ferroelectricity is one such example where an electric field drives one layer of materials to move relative to its neighbours […]

Speaker: Adarsh Patri, UBC. Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Quantum Anomalous Hall Effects in Rhombohedral Graphene Moiré Structures  Abstract: A recent series of experiments in two-dimensional moiré materials have discovered the physics of quantum Hall effect in the absence of an external magnetic field. These so-called “(Integer/Fractional) Quantum Anomalous Hall” phases have been observed in twisted […]

Speaker: Josh Mutus, Rigetti Computing Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Impact of Josephson junction materials on the performance of superconducting qubits Abstract: Superconducting qubits are a leading modality for quantum computing, offering a favorable balance between coherence, gate times, scalability, and fidelity. I will explore the interplay between materials science and qubit performance, with […]

Speaker: Rogerio de Sousa, University of Victoria Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311   CM Seminars take place every Thursday morning at BRIM 311. More information about the talk and speaker becomes available closer to the event’s date—watch this space for more!

Speaker: Christoph Ortner, UBC. Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Atomic Cluster Expansion for "Learning" Many-Body Interaction Abstract: The integration of machine learning (ML) into the traditional modeling workflows is replacing decades-old - often ad hoc - approximations (e.g., in constitutive laws) leading to new models that far outstrip their predecessors in accuracy and transferability. ”Pure” […]

Speaker: Catherine Deletoille, Quantum Studio Artist from Paris, France   Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Quantum Sensation: a journey through arts and quantum physics Abstract: After a presentation of her artistic path and research, the painter Caroline Delétoille will share some insights about the "quantum sensation" art-science project embedded at the core of her upcoming residency. […]

Speaker: Jess McIver, UBC. Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Abstract: Have you ever wondered how the Advanced LIGO detectors can sense relative displacements more than 1,000 times smaller than the width of a proton? This unprecedented sensitivity is enabled in part by thin film technology! In this talk, we'll tour the Advanced LIGO detectors to […]

Speaker: Mohammad Khalifa, UBC Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Abstract: Quantum networks are expected to boost the quantum technology by enabling distributed quantum computing and quantum communication. A coherent converter between microwave and optical photons could enable the creation of these quantum networks where quantum information is locally processed in the microwave regime and distributed by […]

Speaker: Drew Potter, UBC Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Topological qubits from fractional quantum spin Hall states  Abstract: The recent experiments have shown evidence for a fractional quantum spin Hall (FQSH) state in twisted MoTe2 bilayers. In this talk I will review these experiments, survey some theoretical scenarios for candidate abelian and non-abelian FQSH […]