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March 6, 2023 | Optica News

Optica Names Andrew Weiner the 2023 Charles Hard Townes Medal Recipient

Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is pleased to announce that Andrew Weiner, Purdue University, USA, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Charles Hard Townes Medal.

March 6, 2023 | Optica News

Optica Names Alexandra Boltasseva the 2023 R.W. Wood Prize Recipient

Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is pleased to announce that Alexandra Boltasseva, Purdue University, USA, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the R.W. Wood Prize.

August 31, 2022 | Purdue University News

Three Indiana research universities to collaborate with industry and government to develop quantum technologies in new NSF-funded center

Quantum science and engineering can help save energy, speed up computation, enhance national security and defense and innovate health care. With a grant from the National Science Foundation, researchers from Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame will work to develop industry- and government-relevant quantum technologies as part of the Center for Quantum Technologies.

June 6, 2022 | Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Quantum Science Center concludes second annual summer school in style

Building off the blueprint of last year’s all-virtual event, the Quantum Science Center held its second annual summer school in a hybrid format on May 8–12, 2022. The agenda included online and in-person activities hosted by core QSC partner Purdue University.

January 6, 2022 | Purdue University News

Purdue becomes founding member of Midwest coalition to bolster quantum research

Purdue University is leading efforts to strengthen quantum science and technology development in a new Midwest-based alliance that will bring together dozens of scientists and engineers from three partner universities.