APS Physics Talks & Presentations

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Magic-Angle Graphene Superlattices - A New Platform for Strongly Correlated Physics

Discover surprising properties of misaligned graphene sheets, from Mott insulator to superconductor. Explore this new platform for strongly correlated physics and its similarities to cuprate superconductivity.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Preparing for the Physics GRE - Strategies for Success

Strategies to excel on the Physics GRE: derivation techniques, dimensional analysis, limiting cases, estimation skills, and problem-solving approaches for aspiring graduate students.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Ultracold Atoms and Molecules

Explore ultracold gases and molecules, their interactions, and applications in quantum physics. Learn about cooling techniques and recent advancements in creating ultracold polar molecules.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Testing the Massive Black Hole Paradigm and GR with Infrared Interferometry

Explore cutting-edge infrared interferometry techniques to study massive black holes and test General Relativity, featuring the GRAVITY near-IR beam combiner and its groundbreaking observations.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Rising Above the Gathering Storm - Open Science and Intellectual Property

Explore open science, intellectual property, and global innovation challenges with Nobel laureate Steven Chu. Gain insights on balancing scientific collaboration and national security in a changing world.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Physics and Society - Physics and Social Media

Exploring the impact of social media on physics communication, this talk discusses benefits and challenges for scientists engaging online, emphasizing public outreach and breaking stereotypes.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Stacking Atomic Layers One by One - Quest for New Materials and Physics

Explore atomic-scale heterostructures and emerging physics in 2D quantum materials. Learn about stacking techniques, high-mobility graphene, and novel phenomena like magic angles and quasicrystals.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Intracellular Liquid Condensates - New Approaches to Understand and Control Biomolecular Phase Transitions in Living Cells

Exploring intracellular phase transitions and their role in organizing cellular contents, with focus on liquid-liquid phase separation and new approaches for spatiotemporal control.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Design and Growth of Ultra-Stable Glasses

Explores physical vapor deposition for creating ultra-stable glasses with controlled molecular packing, discussing dense structures, anisotropic ordering, and applications in organic electronics.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Advances in Machine Learned Potentials for Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Explore machine learning advancements in molecular dynamics simulations, covering symmetries, training methods, and applications in hydrocarbon reactions and IR spectra analysis.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Neural Network Renormalization Group

Explore multi-scale entanglement renormalization and neural network renormalization group, connecting deep learning with quantum physics concepts for advanced computational techniques.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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From Reinforcement Learning to Spin Glasses - The Many Surprises in Quantum State Preparation

Explore quantum state preparation, reinforcement learning, and spin glasses, uncovering surprising connections and insights in this cutting-edge physics research presentation.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Bridging Deep Learning and Many-Body Quantum Physics via Tensor Networks

Explore connections between deep learning and quantum physics through tensor networks, examining architectures, entanglement measures, and information flow in neural networks.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Teaching the Whole Physics Student

Practical strategies for integrating career-relevant skills into physics education, supporting students holistically as they pursue diverse 21st-century careers in industry and academia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Magnetic Hard Disk Drive - How Information is Stored in the Cloud

Explore the fascinating world of hard disk drives, their technological advancements, and their crucial role in cloud storage. Learn about the physics behind HDDs and future innovations.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk