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Purdue theorists show why quantum "colliders" can fool scientists and how to fix it
In the quantum world, smashing two identical particles together is one of the cleanest ways to reveal what kind of particles they really are. But a new theoretical study shows that a key experimental tool used for these tests can quietly introduce "false positives," making fermions appear to behave like bosons. The researchers also outline a practical way to separate real quantum-statistics signals from misleading interference.
America 250 | Exploring the Final Frontier
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the spirit of exploration that once pushed pioneers across a continent is now reaching across the universe. Purdue PhysAstro's Danny Milisavljevic was interviewed in this story.
Save the Date — Departmental Awards Ceremony: Celebrating students, faculty, and staff
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites faculty, staff, students, and friends of the department to attend the Departmental Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Students, Faculty, and Staff on April 23, from 1:10–3:00 p.m. in Spurgeon’s Club.
This annual ceremony is an opportunity to come together as a community to recognize and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments, dedication, and service of our students, faculty, and staff.
The Golden Path to Chaos: Adiabatic Twists
Galileo Unbound — Purdue Physics and Astronomy’s David Nolte explores how the golden mean helps trace the path from order to chaos through adiabatic twists and the Standard Map.
Tongcang Li receives Bement Award for innovative quantum research
Purdue PhysAstro's Tongcang Li has been chosen to receive the 2025 Arden L. Bement Jr. Award. The award recognizes Purdue University faculty for recent outstanding contributions in pure and applied science and engineering.
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