Weak coupling shows flaw in strange metal model
Planckian metals have the potential to power high-temperature superconductors, quantum computers and a host of other next-generation technologies.
Physics professor wins American Physical Society prize
Professor Dan Ralph was awarded the McGroddy Award by APS.
New A&S program expands undergrad research opportunities
The Nexus Scholars program will leverage the student-to-faculty ratio and the vibrant research enterprise in A&S to expand opportunities for students, while also enhancing the culture of collaborative scholarship at Cornell.
Hans Bethe Lecture to illuminate black hole paradox
This year's Hans Bethe Lecture, “Probing the Edges of the Universe: Black Holes, Horizons and Strings,” will be on Wed., Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm in the David Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall.
Engineering novel hybrid superconductors
The Shen lab leverages unique experimental capabilities to detect and investigate systems in which superconductivity may be fragile or exist only at surfaces or interfaces.
A&S Dean featured in PBS/BBC documentary
Astronomer Ray Jayawardhana, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences, is featured in “Particles Unknown,” airing Oct. 6.
Grant funds machine learning discovery in quantum physics
Physicist Eun-Ah Kim and collaborators are leading the way in the discovery of new quantum materials and the development of quantum computing.
New technique boosts cryo-electron microscopy clarity, safety
A new study published Sept. 7 in the journal of the International Union of Crystallography demonstrates that cryo-EM samples can be prepared with a safer and less expensive coolant – liquid nitrogen – and these samples can produce even sharper images than those prepared with ethane.
Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M in grant renewal
A collaboration of researchers led by Cornell has been awarded $22.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue gaining the fundamental understanding needed to transform the brightness of electron beams available to science, medicine and industry.
Natalie Wolchover named A&S Zubrow Visiting Journalist for Spring 2022
The program brings accomplished journalists to Cornell each year to interact with faculty, researchers and students.
Freeze! Researchers develop new protein crystallography tool
Combining state-of-the-art X-ray technology and cryogenics, Cornell physics researchers have developed a new method for analyzing proteins in action, a breakthrough that will enable the study of far more proteins than is possible with current methods.
New Faculty: Abigail Crites
Abigail Crites, Physics
Applications now open for Klarman postdoc fellowships in A&S
Applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of the Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowships program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The deadline for submission is Oct. 15.
Researchers receive $5.4M to advance quantum science
“I’m excited to push magnetic materials into the quantum limit to enable new ways to make quantum devices."
New technique illuminates DNA helix
Cornell researchers have identified a new way to measure DNA torsional stiffness – how much resistance the helix offers when twisted – information that can potentially shed light on how cells work.
Teukolsky awarded 2021 Dirac Medal
Saul Teukolsky, the Hans A. Bethe Professor of Physics and Astrophysics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the International Centre for Theoretical Physics’ 2021 ICTP Dirac Medal and Prize for his contributions to the detection of gravitational waves.
Lessons from arXiv’s 30 years of information sharing
Physics Prof. Paul Ginsparg, founder of arXiv, examines the impact of online preprints and what we can learn from academic experience about sharing information.
Paul Ginsparg Named Winner of the 2020 AIP Karl Compton Medal
Newswise — WASHINGTON, December 19, 2019 -- The American Institute of Physics is pleased to announce Paul Ginsparg, a professor at Cornell University and founder of arXiv, as the winner of AIP’s 2020 Karl Taylor Compton Medal for Leadership in Physics.Named after prominent physicist Karl Taylor Compton, the medal is presented by AIP every four...
Celebration marks prototype accelerator getting up to speed
Construction is complete and the first major test was a success, so a celebration was in order to mark these accomplishments of the Cornell-Brookhaven ERL Test Accelerator facility, known as CBETA. In time, it is expected to become the most energy-efficient, high-performance accelerator ever built.The Dec. 5 event was attended by staff,...
In Memoriam: John Wilkins, former Physics faculty member passes away
John W. Wilkins, Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor of Physics Emeritus at Ohio State University passed away on December 6, 2019 in Columbus Ohio.Born on March 11, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa, he obtained a BS in Engineering at Northwestern University in 1959 and PhD in physics from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana in 1963. John was a...
Three faculty elected fellows of American Physical Society
Three professors – representing the departments of physics, materials science and engineering, and electrical and computer engineering – have been elected fellows of the American Physical Society (APS).The fellowship program recognizes physicists who have made exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of physics,...
Society of Physics Students Addresses Diversity
The Cornell Society of Physics Students recently added the role of diversity chair to their officer positions. Murali Saravanan ‘20 was only the second person to take on this undefined role.One of Saravanan’s efforts was to ask all of the 1000 and 2000 level physics instructors to include a diversity statement on their syllabus. “They all know...
AI helps unlock 'dark matter' of bizarre superconductors
Eun-Ah Kim's research using machine learning to find meaningful patterns in quantum matter experimental data was recognized in Nature's News.Link to the Nature's News article
Task force looks to ‘move the needle’ on faculty diversity
The Provost’s Task Force to Enhance Faculty Diversity has issued its report recommending steps that could help Cornell keep its competitive edge in attracting and retaining outstanding female and underrepresented minority faculty members.“At the heart of our report is Cornell’s founding motto, that ‘… any person can find instruction in any...
Machine Learning Reveals Quantum Phases of Matter
Cornell physicist Eun-Ah Kim and her colleagues utilize machine learning to discover new information above what is known of condensed matter physics. "This is an example of machines beating prior work by humans", says Roger Melko of the University of Waterloo in Canada, who was not involved in the work. The full Physics World article can be...