Everyday, the interaction between light and matter is giving us information about the world that we live in through our eyes. But the range of frequencies that our eyes are sensitive to -- visible light -- is extremely limited. How does light interact with matter on other frequencies? And how can we leverage light-matter interaction […]
Once considered a boogieman in physicists’ closets, quantum entanglement is one of the weirdest, most unintuitive phenomena in the natural world. In this Halloween-inspired seminar, UBC alumna Ella Meyer talks about Spooky Action in a fun and engaging way. More info at https://qmi.ubc.ca/programs/unboxing-quantum/ RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unboxing-quantum-spooky-action-tickets-416733841137
Please join UBC School of Creative Writing associate professor and bestselling author Timothy Taylor for a discussion of why working with UBC's Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute and the Belkin is of such specific interest to him as a writer. Taylor, a resident artist of Ars Scientia, will address key aspects of his writing history that orient him […]
The Ars Scientia research cluster launched a collaborative residency program in 2021, bringing together artists and physicists to interrogate the intersections of art and science. Please joins us at UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre for our 2nd annual research symposium, encou(n)ters, to learn more about residency experiences and engage in interdisciplinary discussions with our participating […]
Cohosted by UBC’s Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) and Advanced Nanofabrication Facility (ANF), the inaugural event of the 2024 Unboxing Quantum Series: Navigating the Nanoscale for Novel Applications takes place virtually from 10:00 to 11:00am (PT) on February 14, 2024. Featuring speakers active in both academia and industry, the panel is an opportunity for […]
Every year, the world comes together for International Women’s Day (IWD) in March to celebrate women’s achievements. The theme of this year’s IWD is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Shohini Ghose, Professor of Physics & Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, to UBC Vancouver on March 22 as part […]