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!