Title: Exploiting Extreme Nonlinear Waves in Femtosecond Fiber Lasers Location: GB220 Time: 4-5 pm, June 16th, 2026 Abstract: Short-pulse fiber lasers are attractive owing to the practical benefits of a waveguide medium. However, light pulses experience strong nonlinear effects in optical fiber, and these destabilize pulses of even modest energies. As a result, fiber lasers... Read more »
Workshop Leader: Prof. Emanuel Istrate, Victoria College, University of Toronto Time/Location Wed, May 6: 1:00-3:00pm, GB244 (Theory) Thu, May 7: , 1:00-3:00pm, EM005 (Practical) Title: Noise in Optical Measurements Abstract: This workshop will explore the physical processes underlying noise in measurements, with a focus on optical measurements and the electronic circuits used to collect signals. An... Read more »
Title: The Kochen-Specker Theorem and Quantum Indeterminacy Location: MP134 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM, March 19, 2026 Abstract: The Kochen-Specker theorem places constraints on the valuation schemes compatible with the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. On some presentations of the theorem it is ambiguous whether the valuations in question are numerical valuations... Read more »
