12/1 Connection between Probability theory and Physics

Time: 1:20pm~2:30pm, December 1 (Thursday)
Title: Connection between Probability theory and Physics

Speaker: Prof. Yuki Chino
(Department of Applied Mathematics National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University)
Place: Science Building III 1F SC157

Abstract:
We consider how the probability theory can be applied to physics.
In this talk, we treat random walk as an example and see the relation
to heat equation, if time permits, we will also consider the relation
between random walk and electric networks.

11/24 Development of Quantum Processor with Fluxonium Superconducting Qubits

Time: 1:20pm~2:30pm, November 24 (Thursday)
Title: Development of Quantum Processor with Fluxonium Superconducting Qubits

Speaker: Prof. Yen-Hsiang Lin
(Department of Physics, National Tsing Hua University)
Place: Science Building III 1F SC157

Abstract:
In a universal quantum processor, quantum states of quantum bits can be operated
by well-defined quantum logic gates.
Superconducting circuits is one of the promising candidates of hardware platform
for quantum processors. Fluxonium superconducting qubits have long coherence time,
large anharmonicity, and rich energy levels. In this talk, I will introduce
the basic concept of fluxonium superconducting qubits. We will further discuss
about single-qubit gates, two-qubit gates in fluxonium qubit systems.

11/17 Challenge and Opportunity in Climate Emergency Era

Time: 1:20pm~2:30pm, November 17 (Thursday)
Title: Challenge and Opportunity in Climate Emergency Era

Speaker: Dr. Huang-Hsiung Hsu
(Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica)
Place: Science Building III SC001

11/10 Is it possible to see the Planck scale?

Time: 1:20pm~2:30pm, November 10 (Thursday)
Title:Is it possible to see the Planck scale?

Speaker: Prof. Hikaru Kawai
(Department of Physics, National Taiwan University)
Place: Science Building III 1F SC157

Abstract:
The fundamental interaction between elementary particles consists
of four forces: the electromagnetic force, the strong force, the
weak force, and gravity. At distances reachable by current
accelerators, gravity is extremely smaller than the other three
forces. However, at a hypothetical short distance, called the
Planck scale, all forces are equal in magnitude. In other words,
something with the size of the Planck scale seems to underlie
everything, and a strong candidate for this is string theory.
In this talk, I will discuss the possibility of actually seeing
physical phenomena at the Planck scale, including string theory.
Specifically, we plan to discuss (1) the emergence and expansion
of the universe based on the matrix model, (2) the naturalness
problem and the behavior of the Standard Model at the Planck scale,
and (3) the relationship between black hole evaporation and the
Planck scale.