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TASI Public Lecture - Wednesday, June 3 “The Promise of Quantum Computing”

Veronica R Lingo — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:20:02 +0000

TASI Public Lecture - Wednesday, June 3 “The Promise of Quantum Computing” Veronica R Lingo Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:20

The Theoretical Advanced Study Institute in Particle Physics (TASI) presents a Public Lecture,

“The Promise of Quantum Computing”

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

7:30 p.m.

DUAN G1B30

Presented by: Christian Bauer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Abstract: Quantum computers offer a fundamentally different approach to computation, one that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to tackle problems that are difficult or even impossible to address with classical techniques. In this talk, I will explain what makes a quantum computer quantum, starting from the basic rules of quantum mechanics that underlie its operation. I will then discuss how algorithms can exploit these rules to achieve significant speedups over the best-known classical algorithms, illustrating this with a concrete example: Grover's algorithm for unstructured search. Finally, I will argue that probably the most important potential application of quantum computers is the direct simulation of quantum mechanical systems. This is particularly true for high-energy physics, where understanding phenomena such as hadronization and the nature of dark matter requires solving problems some aspects of which lie far beyond the reach of classical computation. I will also discuss where we currently stand in realizing this potential, and what the key open challenges are.

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Fall 2025 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available

Veronica R Lingo — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:58:17 +0000

Fall 2025 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available Veronica R Lingo Mon, 12/22/2025 - 11:58

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Spring 2025 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available

Veronica R Lingo — Fri, 23 May 2025 23:17:43 +0000

Spring 2025 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available Veronica R Lingo Fri, 05/23/2025 - 17:17

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Spring 2025 awards for students and postdocs

Veronica R Lingo — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:19:46 +0000

Spring 2025 awards for students and postdocs Veronica R Lingo Thu, 04/24/2025 - 15:19

Special Outstanding Service Award

The CU*iP organizing committee: Iona Binnie, Anya Grafov, Margie Bruff, Willa Arthur-Dworschack, Adalyn Gibson, and Allie Plocki.

The CU*iP organizing committee, composed entirely of volunteer students, proposed, organized, fundraised and hosted CU*iP 2025 at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder. CU*iP is the American Physical Society Conference for undergraduate women and gender minorities in physics. This three day event enabled 180 undergraduate physicists from across the central and southern region of the US to attend talks and workshops with distinguished scientists, present and discuss their own research, network and enjoy social events.

Outstanding service awards

Arabella Quane: For outstanding service contributions to the Physics Department including leading an undergraduate research seminar.

Nicholas Golden: For outstanding service contributions to the Physics Department including leading an undergraduate research seminar for two years.

Kristin Oliver: For outstanding contributions as a site leader for Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC), and for especially stepping up in times of uncertainty

Aaron Barrios: For longstanding and sustained contributions to Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC), over 8 consecutive semesters (the longest of any PISEC volunteer ever!)

Syd Thomas: For leadership of the Physics COSMOS group (Community of Support for Marginalized Students).

Rachael Merritt: For contributions to the organization of CU*iP 2025. (Conference for undergraduate women and gender minorities in physics).

Sara Moore: For outstanding contributions to the leadership of �鶹��Ѱ��Prime.

Luke Adams: For outstanding contributions to the leadership of �鶹��Ѱ��Prime.

Outstanding teaching awards

Justin Nicoski: For outstanding contributions to the Phys 2020 teaching team

Jonan-Rohi Plueger: For outstanding contributions to the Phys 1125 teaching team, including getting to know each student as an individual and setting an outstanding example as a grader.

Benjamin Braun: For outstanding contributions to the Phys 3320 teaching team.

Joe McCarty: For outstanding contributions to the Phys 1120 teaching team.

Johnny Gallagher: For outstanding contributions to the Phys 1120 teaching team.

Tobias Oliver: For outstanding contributions as a teaching assistant for Phys 2010 (Algebra-based mechanics) and Phys 4340 (Introduction to solid state physics).

Andrés Villani Dávila: For outstanding contributions as a teaching assistant to the Phys 2010 (Algebra-based mechanics) teaching team.

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Fifty-Fourth George Gamow Memorial Lecture presented by Dr. Jennifer Doudna

Veronica R Lingo — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:07:49 +0000

Fifty-Fourth George Gamow Memorial Lecture presented by Dr. Jennifer Doudna Veronica R Lingo Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:07

The 54th George Gamow Memorial Lecture will be presented by Dr. Jennifer Doudna, 2020 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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Fall 2024 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available

Veronica R Lingo — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:07:31 +0000

Fall 2024 Recognition Ceremony Photos Now Available Veronica R Lingo Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:07

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TASI Public Lecture, Monday, June 17: "Reimagining the Exploration of Fundamental Interactions with AI"

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:28:56 +0000

TASI Public Lecture, Monday, June 17: "Reimagining the Exploration of Fundamental Interactions with AI" Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:28

Presented by: Dr. Benjamin Nachman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Monday, June 17th, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Duane Physics and Astrophysics Building, room G1B20

2000 Colorado Ave,
Boulder, CO 80309

Price: free

Abstract: Particle, nuclear, and astrophysics experiments are producing massive amounts of data to answer fundamental questions about the basic constituents of our universe. While researchers in these areas have been using advanced data science tools for decades, modern machine learning has introduced a paradigm shift whereby data can be directly analyzed holistically without first compressing it into a more manageable and human understandable format. How will the machines help us explore the unknown? Can they be trusted to give us the right answers? I’ll attempt to address these questions and others with a talk about the use of modern machine learning, including generative AI, in the study of fundamental interactions.

About the speaker: Dr. Benjamin Nachman is a staff scientist in the Physics Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. His research focuses on the use of cutting-edge machine learning for data analysis in particle physics. He is a member of the ATLAS collaboration, an experiment using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

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Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony Photos Now Available

Anonymous — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:20:50 +0000

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony Photos Now Available Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/31/2024 - 16:20

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Anonymous — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:20:43 +0000

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony Photos Now Available Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/31/2024 - 16:20

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