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The Algebra of Language
10/18/2024

The Algebra of Language

Whitney Clavin
Using ideas from theoretical physics, Matilde Marcolli has created a new mathematical framework for Noam Chomsky's model of language.
Matile Marcolli writes equations on a clear board.
Caltech Alumnus Jin Ming Koh Wins LeRoy Apker Award from the American Physical Society
10/16/2024

Caltech Alumnus Jin Ming Koh Wins LeRoy Apker Award from the American Physical Society

Cynthia Eller
Jin Ming Koh (BS '23) has won the prestigious LeRoy Apker Award for his undergraduate work on quantum simulation using superconducting quantum processors in the lab of Austin Minnich, professor of mechanical engineering and applied physics.
Headshot of Jin Ming Koh with dark glasses and dark sports jacket
It's Twins! Mystery of Famed Brown Dwarf Solved
10/16/2024

It's Twins! Mystery of Famed Brown Dwarf Solved

Whitney Clavin
Astronomers have discovered that a well-studied brown dwarf is in fact two that are orbiting closely around each other
Artwork showing twin brown dwarfs in orbit around an M-dwarf star. The orbital lines are shown in orange and blue.
Math Professor Tom Hutchcroft Receives Packard Fellowship
10/15/2024

Math Professor Tom Hutchcroft Receives Packard Fellowship

Whitney Clavin
Thomas Hutchcroft, who studies percolation theory, has been awarded a 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.
Tom Hutchcroft
Merging Atomic Clocks with Quantum Computers
10/09/2024

Merging Atomic Clocks with Quantum Computers

Whitney Clavin
The clocks could lead to new ways for physicists to make ultraprecise measurements of the laws of nature
An artist concept of an entangled atomic clock.
Creating and Deforming Quantum Materials to Discover New Physics
10/04/2024

Creating and Deforming Quantum Materials to Discover New Physics

Whitney Clavin
New faculty member Linda Ye discusses her work in combining different flavors of exotic materials
Linda Ye
"Opening Doors" Highlights Science-Inspired Theatre, Dance, and Musical Performances
10/03/2024

"Opening Doors" Highlights Science-Inspired Theatre, Dance, and Musical Performances

Julia Ehlert
As part of Getty’s PST ART initiative, Caltech’s "Opening Doors" performing arts series brings world-renowned actors, dancers, and musicians to campus
HUANG YI & KUKA
Campuswide Exhibition Bridges Art and Science at Caltech
09/27/2024

Campuswide Exhibition Bridges Art and Science at Caltech

Julia Ehlert
Crossing Over: Art & Science at Caltech, 1920–2020, one of three Caltech projects in Getty’s PST ART initiative, explores the relationship between scientific discovery and visual culture at the Institute.
Spectrum Petals by Shana Mabari
Caltech Welcomes Incoming Students and Scholars
09/23/2024

Caltech Welcomes Incoming Students and Scholars

Julia Ehlert
The Institute kicked off the academic year with Convocation 2024, which focused on sustainability
Students walk into the Beckman Auditorium. In the foreground are large orange letters spelling out "Caltech."
Caltech Mourns the Passing of Jeff Kimble (1949-2024)
09/19/2024

Caltech Mourns the Passing of Jeff Kimble (1949-2024)

Whitney Clavin
Kimble was a pioneer in quantum optics and quantum information science.
Jeff Kimble