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Swedish physicist Mats Larsson JAMES BOWEN/THE STATESMAN

Chair of Nobel Prize breaks down the Dirac equation — and how it can detect cancer

James Bowen December 1, 2019
The Simons Center Della Pietra Family Auditorium welcomed Swedish physicist Mats Larsson to discuss the historical buildup and lasting impact of the Dirac equation in physics and medicine on Nov. 22.
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Stony Brook professor wins 2020 Breakthrough Prize in physics

Stony Brook professor wins 2020 Breakthrough Prize in physics

Alek Lewis October 12, 2019
Physics professor Peter van Nieuwenhuizen will be honored, along with two other physicists, with the 2020 Special Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics on Nov. 3 for their work on a modern field theory called supergravity.
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Dr. Barry Sanders speaking at the Quantum Immersion Convention on Feb. 25, 2019 in the Wang Theater. Scientists gathered at the event to discuss the future of quantum computing. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Professors discuss the future of quantum computing

Sara Ruberg February 27, 2019
Stony Brook University hosted a day-long Quantum Immersion Workshop in the Wang Center Theater on Monday.
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Stony Brook is aiming to have more LEED certified buildings like the Simons Center. (RYAN MUI/THE STATESMAN)

Distinguished physicists discuss mysteries of the universe at Simons Center

Michael Adams September 11, 2017
Stony Brook’s Simons Center for Geometry and Physics hosted lectures by two world-renowned physicists on Tuesday night.
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