Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Searching for Hidden Particles with Unusual Telescopes - Qi Feng - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
"Searching for Hidden Particles with Unusual Telescopes"
Qi Feng
University of Utah
Hosted by Vikram Desphande
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, "Searching for Hidden Particles with Unusual Telescopes"
Abstract: The universe’s most energetic particles, known as cosmic rays, often originate in environments that are difficult to observe directly. Multi-messenger astronomy with neutrinos, X-rays, and gamma rays provide a promising way to identify cosmic-ray sources. In this talk, I will discuss 1) our recent searches for astrophysical sources of high-energy neutrinos with X-ray and gamma-ray observations of active galactic nuclei, 2) the “unusual” ground-based gamma-ray telescopes that we build and use for these searches, including ongoing work on reinforcement-learning control of telescope mirror panels, and 3) nontraditional uses of these gamma-ray telescopes to look for signals beyond gamma rays, such as signatures…
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - Chasing Ghosts: The IceCube Upgrade at the South Pole - Vedant Basu - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
"Chasing Ghosts: The IceCube Upgrade at the South Pole"
Vedant Basu
University of Utah
Hosted by Carsten Rott
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, "Chasing Ghosts: The IceCube Upgrade at the South Pole"
Abstract: This talk will cover the recent IceCube Upgrade deployment field season where five detector strings were installed in the glacial ice at the South Pole. The speaker will cover the drilling and instrumentation, along with the commissioning and calibration of the detector. Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Nicholas Luber - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Mia de los Reyes - Amherst College - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Swigart Graduate Fellowship Presentations - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - Anna Keselman - Technion - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Kevin Zhou - UC Berkeley/LBNL - LSSB W0120
"" Kevin Zhou, UC Berkeley/LBNL, Hosted by Gustavo Marques-Tavares
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Frontiers of Science Lecture featuring Martin Chalfie
Martin Chalfie, University Professor and former chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. Full bio: https://chalfielab.biology.columbia.edu/people/martin-chalfie
In 1939, the first director of the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, Abraham Flexner, wrote an article in Harper's Magazine titled "The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge." Flexner questioned whether our idea of usefulness had become too narrow for the wide-ranging, unpredictable nature of human curiosity, arguing that real discovery happens when scientists are free to explore without needing to justify usefulness in advance. Several Nobel Prizes have gone to discoveries that emerged sideways from what researchers originally set out to study. Chalfie will argue that "useless knowledge" is as necessary today as ever for improving human health and well-being, and will offer thoughts on how we can create space for the unexpected discoveries that drive future scientific breakthroughs.
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Alternate Location: Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - Ben Frandsen - BYU - LSSB W4202
""
Ben Frandsen
BYU
Hosted by Vikram Deshpande
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - Huiwen Ji - University of Utah - LSSB W4202
""
Huiwen Ji
University of Utah
Hosted by Vikram Deshpande
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Kaelee Parker - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Steph Monty - NMSU - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Clausell Mathis - Michigan State University - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Ashna Gulati - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Deepak Eappachen - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
""
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at webmaster@physics.utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.