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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Applied Physics | From Solar Eruptions to Radiation Forecasts: Plasma Physics with CLEAR and SOFIE
DESCRIPTION:How can we predict the radiation environment in space before it threatens astronauts and spacecraft? Solar eruptions can accelerate charged particles to nearly the speed of light\, creating solar energetic particle (SEP) events that pose a major challenge for space exploration. Predicting these events requires connecting processes across vastly different scales\, from particle acceleration at shocks to transport through the Sun’s evolving magnetic environment.\n\nIn this talk\, I will introduce the Center for All-Clear Solar Energetic Particle Forecasts (CLEAR)\, a NASA Space Weather Center of Excellence developing an integrated framework to predict both hazardous SEP events and periods of low radiation risk. I will focus on SOFIE\, the Solar Wind with Field Lines and Energetic Particles modeling framework\, which connects simulations of the solar wind\, coronal mass ejections\, shock acceleration\, and energetic particle transport. Through examples\, I will discuss how magnetic connectivity and the evolving solar-wind environment shape the particle intensities and energy spectra experienced at different locations in space. I will also explore the challenges of turning physical understanding into reliable forecasts\, including limited observations\, uncertain model inputs\, and validation against spacecraft measurements. The talk will highlight how fundamental plasma physics and computational modeling come together to support human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
UID:154751-21918277@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/154751
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Physics,Climate And Space Sciences And Engineering,Applied Physics
LOCATION:West Hall - 340
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DTSTAMP:20261105T135859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Emerging Rare-Earth-Alloyed III-Nitrides for Quantum Photonics and Advanced Electronics
DESCRIPTION:Zoom: In the Meeting Invite\n\nIn-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA\, PML 2000\n\nAbstract:\nGroup III-nitride semiconductors have enabled a broad range of applications from solid-state\nlighting to high-power electronics. Alloying III-nitrides with rare-earth elements such as Sc\, Y\,\nand La offers new pathways to tailor their fundamental optical and electronic properties\, with\nsubstantial enhancements in piezoelectricity\, ferroelectricity\, and second-order optical\nnonlinearity (χ (2) ). These emerging materials offer a multifunctional platform for integrated\nquantum photonics and advanced electronics.\nIn this talk\, I will discuss the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth and comprehensive\ncharacterization of several rare-earth-alloyed III-nitrides\, focusing on the effects of alloying on\nsecond-order optical nonlinearity and its role in enabling ferroelectric polarization switching. I\nwill then discuss the opportunities to develop new device concepts for both photonic and\nelectronic applications through heterostructure engineering. Specifically\, I will present an ultra-\nlow-loss hybrid ScAlN/SiNₓ integrated photonic platform for quantum photonics\, followed by\nelectronic device demonstrations in which ferroelectric ScAlN barriers are integrated into\nconventional high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs). These devices achieve record-low\nsheet resistance\, fast operation speed\, and exceptional thermal stability.\n\nBio:\nJiangnan Liu is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan\, where he also\nearned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on the molecular\nbeam epitaxy (MBE) growth and device integration of emerging ferroelectric III-nitride\nsemiconductors for the next-generation photonic and electronic applications.
UID:148613-21904527@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Quantum Science,Quantum Computing,Quantum,Materials Science,Applied Physics,Chemistry,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering And Computer Science,Physics
LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000
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DTSTAMP:20261105T160556
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261210T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Scaling Quantum Technology with Integrated Photonics
DESCRIPTION:Zoom: In the Meeting Invite\n\nIn-Person: West Hall\, Room 411\n\nAbstract:\nQuantum technology including computing and sensing is gaining increasing\nattention and may become the next most important technology after A.I.\, at least that’s\nwhat their proponents would proclaim. Under the hood of these technologies\, however\,\nlurks a serious manufacturing problem that is partially documented in a recent Center\nfor New American Security report. This talk will outline quantum’s critical enabling\ntechnology problem in technical and economic terms. We will then focus on the future of\nintegrated photonics as one path to enabling the quantum technology future that many\nare excited to see come to fruition.\n\nBio:\nDr. John Burke is the Chief Product Officer at Beacon Photonics\, a technology start-up\ncompany developing integrated photonics and optical micro-systems for several dual-\nuse markets.\nPrior to this\, Dr. Burke was the Principal Director of Quantum Science in the U.S.\nDepartment of Defense\, for which he was awarded the Office of Secretary of Defense\nMetal for Exceptional Public Service. In the role\, he developed the Department’s\nstrategy\, oversaw the half a billion-dollar portfolio of programs\, and executed about a\nhundred million dollars a year.\nPreviously\, Dr. Burke was a Program Manager at DARPA after leading a research\nlaboratory for Air Force Research Lab\, developing optical atomic clocks\, quantum\ntechnology\, and photonic systems.\nDr. Burke received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Atomic Physics.
UID:148614-21904528@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148614
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Applied Physics,Astronomy,Chemistry,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering And Computer Science,Materials Science,Physics,Quantum,Quantum Computing,Quantum Science
LOCATION:West Hall - 411
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