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Annual Ta-You Wu Lecture, Hosted by the University of Michigan Department of Physics

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Join us for one of the department’s most prestigious lecture events:

Rackham Amphitheatre (4th Floor)
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus
Seating begins at 3:30 p.m.

Prior to the lecture, there will be a reception in the Rackham Assembly Hall, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

This lecture can also be watched via livestream at myumi.ch/d8Q7X

Lecture

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Quantum Research Institute | Unleashing Analog Quantum Computing: Susanne Yelin (Harvard University)

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Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project PML2000

Zoom: In the Meeting InviteIn-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA, Room 2000 Abstract: Recent advances are expanding the …

2026 Fall Seminar Series

University of Michigan Quantum Research Institute event flyer for “Unleashing Analog Quantum Computing,” featuring Susanne Yelin, professor at Harvard University. October 8, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon, at the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, PML 2000, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd. Zoom option available.

Quantum Research Institute | Photon-Mediated Interactions for Quantum Sensing and Simulation: James Thompson (University of Colorado). JILA, NIST, and Dept. of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project PML2000 PML2000

Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93973918910?jst=2In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project PML2000 Abstract:Photons bouncing back and forth many times between highly reflecting mirrors providesa novel way to mediate interactions between …

2026 Fall Seminar Series

Event Graphic on Photon-Mediated Interactions for Quantum Sensing and Simulation, by James K. Thompson, JILA Associate Chair and Professor University of Colorado, Boulder. September 24, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project PML 2000 2301 Bonisteel Blvd Zoom Option Available

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED: Quantum Research Institute | Integrated Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics with Heterogeneous III-V-on-Silicon Nitride: Galan Moody (University of California, Santa Barbara)

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Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96563776551?jst=2In-Person: West Hall, Room 411 Abstract: Integrated photonics is revolutionizing how we generate, manipulate, and transmit quantum information. In this presentation, I’ll highlight recent …

2026 Fall Seminar Series

University of Michigan Quantum Research Institute seminar flyer. “Integrated Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics with Heterogeneous III-V-on-Silicon Nitride,” presented by Galan Moody, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. September 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., West Hall, Room 411; Zoom option available. The flyer includes Moody’s portrait alongside a green photonics image.

2026 Michigan Undergraduate Research in Quantum (MURiQ) Student Research Presentations

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The Michigan Undergraduate Research in Quantum (MURiQ) is hosting an event where its students will present their Summer 2026 research.

Event Details

  • Date: August 20, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: West Hall 411 (Central Campus)

Presenters and their Advisors

    1. Hal Jones (PI: Professor Alex Kuzmich),
    2. Neel Moudgal (PI: Professor Eitan Geva)
    3. Joy Liang (PI: Professor Alex Burgers)
    4. Ian Rhudy (PI: Professor Tim Chupp)
    5. Alan Chen (PI: Professor Georg Raithel)
    6. Lingwei Zhang (PI: Professor Zhiyan Ding)

If you’re interested in quantum research, stop by to hear what our students have been working on this summer, ask questions, and support them as they present their projects.

Pizza will be served.

Presentation

Quantum Research Institute | Heterogeneous Materials Integration for Photonic Integrated Circuits

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Duderstadt Building, Room 1180 – Duderstadt 1180 (North Campus)

Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95879021951?jst=2

Workshop / Seminar

University of Michigan Quantum Research Institute event flyer for a talk titled “Heterogeneous Materials Integration for Photonic Integrated Circuits.” The event is scheduled for July 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in Duderstadt 1180 on North Campus, with a Zoom option available. Speaker: Richard Mirin, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara. The flyer uses blue and maize U-M branding, with a photonics-themed green background image and a speaker headshot.

QRI Job Fair & Poster Session

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Randall Lab, Room 2464 (450 Church Street, Ann Arbor)

QRI is hosting a Job Fair and Poster Session highlighting ongoing research by students and postdocs. This event brings together employers, researchers, and trainees to explore …

Fair

Graphic announcing: QRI Job Fair & Poster Session Date: April 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Randall Lab (450 Church Street, Ann Arbor), Room 2464

Quantum Research Institute | Quantum Spin-Mechanics with Color Centers in Diamond: A Potential Platform for Quantum Computing: Hailin Wang (University of Oregon)

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West Hall 411

In-Person: West Hall 411Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91761768567?jst=2 Abstract:In a spin-mechanical system, electron spins are coupled to vibrations of a nanomechanical resonator. Coherent interactions between single spins and …

2026 Winter Seminar Series

A promotional graphic for the Quantum Research Institute at the University of Michigan, advertising a lecture titled "Quantum Spin-Mechanics with Color Centers in Diamond: A Potential Platform for Quantum Computing." The event is scheduled for April 9, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at West Hall, Room 411, with a Zoom option available. The speaker is Hailin Wang, Professor and Alec and Kay Keith Chair in Physics at the University of Oregon. The graphic features the Quantum Research Institute branding, a person in a maroon sweater and collared shirt, and an image of hands operating blue-lit scientific equipment. The website quantum.umich.edu is listed.

Quantum Research Institute | Have we seen a demonstration of experimental quantum advantage?: Bill Fefferman (University of Chicago)

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PML2000

In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA, PML2000Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94764879233?jst=2 Abstract: A major goal for the field of quantum computation …

2026 Winter Seminar Series

A promotional graphic for the University of Michigan Quantum Research Institute event. The title reads, “Have we seen a demonstration of experimental quantum advantage?” Event details: March 26, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, PML 2000, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd. A Zoom option is available. The website quantum.umich.edu is listed. The image features hands operating quantum optics equipment under blue lighting. The speaker is Bill Fefferman, Associate Professor, University of Chicago.

Quantum Research Institute | Learning from Quantum Experiments via Structured Signal Processing: Yulong Dong, University of Michigan

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West Hall 411

In-Person: West Hall 411Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98748463202?jst=2 Abstract:The pursuit of quantum advantage in solving large-scale computational problems is often seen as a shining treasure. Achieving this goal, …

2026 Winter Seminar Series

Quantum Research Institute event announcement from the University of Michigan. Event details: March 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at West Hall, Room 411, with a Zoom option available. Featured speaker is Yulong Dong, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. The flyer includes the website quantum.umich.edu, institute branding, and a photo of hands operating blue-lit quantum research lab equipment.