The Department of Physics will host a two-day meeting of the New York State Section of the American Physical Society (APS), the 112th topical symposium.
The event will begin on Friday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Kelly Auditorium of the Science Center and the Williams Center. It will continue on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Kelly Auditorium.
The theme of the symposium is, “Quantum Computing and Communications."
The symposium features talks on theoretical and experimental work on quantum computing and communications spanning a variety of techniques in both solid state and optical physics, discussing current obstacles and possible implications. Speakers come from a wide variety of distinguished institutions in the north east region.
Chad Orzel, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy from Union College, will give a keynote address. Dr. Orzel is a professor, blogger, and author of popular audience books about physics such as, “How to Teach Physics to Your Dog,” and “Eureka!”
Other meeting activities include poster sessions with contributions from undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates are encouraged to to attend and submit posters of their work. Best judged posters will receive cash awards.
For more information, please contact Associate Professor Justin Conroy of the Department of Physics at conroy@fredonia.edu
