UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Thad Walker, University of Wisconsin–Madison “Turning Photons into Polarized Nuclei” Spin-exchange optical pumping (SEOP) uses collisions between optically active and optically inactive species to convert the angular momentum of light into spin angular momentum. I … Read more
We are offering local companies the opportunity to network with our highly skilled majors free of charge and have invited them to attend the upcoming inaugural UNC Physical Sciences Industry Networking Event. The first-annual UNC Physical Sciences Industry Networking Event, … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Evgenya Shkolnik, Arizona State University “Blast from the Past: Impact of Ultraviolet Emission and Flaring on Exoplanetary Systems and their Habitability” Roughly seventy-five billion low-mass stars (a.k.a. M dwarfs) in our galaxy host at least … Read more
Astronomy on Tap Triangle Dr Brad Barlow and Nathan Grinalds, High Point University “The Coolest Little Hot Stars You've Never Heard Of” Come check out Astronomy on Tap Triangle, our North Carolina chapter of short and engaging talks about astronomy … Read more
This semester, the P&A department will be choosing a graduate student to serve as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholar responsible for planning events and organizing resources related to improving the department’s recruitment of diverse students at the undergraduate and … Read more
Physics & Astronomy Silent Sam meeting An informal meeting to discuss the statue known as Silent Sam will take place on: Monday, March 9th 2:30-3:30 pm 277 Phillips Hall Students, staff, and faculty affiliated with P&A are welcome to attend. … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Akaa Daniel Ayangeakaa, United States Naval Academy “Shape coexistence and triaxiality in atomic nuclei” The study of shapes and shape-related phenomena in atomic nuclei have been major themes of research in nuclear physics for more … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Chalk Talk Akaa Daniel Ayangeakaa, United States Naval Academy “Title TBA” Abstract TBA
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy PhD Dissertation Defense Jessica Barrick “Development of a line-field magneto-motive optical coherence tomography system” The mechanism by which certain species of animals are able to detect the Earth’s magnetic field has remained a mystery for as … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy PhD Dissertation Defense Connor Puett “Advancing the clinical potential of carbon nanotube-enabled stationary 3D mammography” 3D imaging has revolutionized medicine. Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), also recognized as 3D mammography, is a relatively recent example. stationary DBT … Read more