Two Hundred Years after Hamilton: Exploring New Formulations of Classical and Quantum Mechanics

Abstract: This talk has three parts. The first part is an introduction to Hamilton’s two monumental papers from 1834-1835, which introduced the Hamilton-Jacobi equation, Hamilton’s equations of motion and the principle of least action [1]. These three formulations of classical mechanics became the three forerunners of quantum mechanics; but ironically none of them is what Hamilton was looking for -- he was looking for a “magical” function, the principal function S from which the entire trajectory history can be obtained just by differentiation (no integration) [2].

Discriminating Polymer Microstructures through Nanoporous Crystals

Biography: Nobuhiko Hosono received his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry at the University of Tokyo in 2011. From 2011 to 2013, he worked at Eindhoven University of Technology as a research fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). In 2014, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University. In 2018, he was appointed Lecturer at The University of Tokyo. In 2021, he was appointed to Associate Professor of Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo.

From Neural Interfaces to Computing Paradigms

Abstract: Interest in Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) has surged in recent years due to their remarkable versatility in addressing a wide range of complex problems. Today, ANNs are predominantly implemented on electronic platforms. While very-large-scale ANN models have been developed that surpass human performance in specific tasks, they do so at the cost of long training times and significant power consumption.

The Editor’s Role in Publishing at Chem and Some Advice for Scientific Writing

Abstract: Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you submit a manuscript to a journal? Dr. Gillian Hatzis, a Scientific Editor at Chem, will discuss publishing at Cell Press, her editorial process for handling submitted works, give some advice on how to write more effectively for any audience, and share how she began her career as an editor.

Learning from Lab Accidents and the Principles of Safe Research

Every laboratory researcher must continuously address a key question: What makes the laboratory safe and how can safety outcomes be improved? Laboratory safety is a clear and common goal whether one is a researcher, supervisor, principal investigator or EH&S professional, but the approaches vary. This presentation will examine actions by researchers that improve safety and reduce accidents in laboratories. Recent cases of laboratory accidents in universities will be discussed in the context of ten principles of safe research that can serve as a guide for planning safer experiments.

Insights into the role of complex oxides in nuclear energy applications

The ongoing decarbonization efforts in the United States require a combination of various energy technologies with a low carbon foot print, including nuclear energy. A summary of recent progress in nuclear materials chemistry involved in the synthesis and performance of advanced nuclear fuels, as well as their disposal to increase the safety and efficiency of the nuclear energy sector will be presented.

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