Astronomers believe our universe began in a Big Bang, and is expanding around us. On Wednesday, June 3, as part of PI's public lecture series, Brian Schmidt will describe the life of the universe that we live in.
In The Drunkard's Walk, acclaimed writer and scientist Leonard Mlodinow shows us how randomness, change, and probability reveal a tremendous amount about our daily lives.
A team of researchers from Perimeter Institute, Cambridge University, and Texas A&M has for the first time estimated, from mathematical symmetry arguments, the size of a fundamental imbalance pervading the subatomic world.
If information is "lost" in a black hole, is the information gone forever? There is a good chance that not only does it come back, it comes back in the blink of an eye. This surprise return is based on the same principles that might someday make reliable quantum computers a reality.
Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is pleased to announce the appointment of nine more outstanding international scientists to the positions of PI Distinguished Research Chairs.
Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is now accepting applications for a free summer science camp for senior high school students, age 16 and 17, who intend to pursue post-secondary physics.
Several outstanding lecturers and patrons have now joined the new Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) course to provide an exciting new path for top physics students.
Sir Roger Penrose and Prof. Frank Wilczek share their scientific views in two new presentations, now viewable online.
Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), in partnership with the University of Waterloo, has launched Perimeter Scholars International (PSI), a concentrated Masters level course for exceptional students who wish to become researchers in theoretical physics.
Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally renowned scientist Professor Stephen Hawking to the position of PI Distinguished Research Chair.
Prof. Ben Schumacher of Kenyon College will speak on "The Physics of Impossible Things" December 3rd at Perimeter Institute.
Prof. Frank Wilczek, Nobel laureate, distinguished theoretical physicist and noted author, will give Perimeter Institute's next public lecture on Wednesday, November 5.
Perimeter Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Lehner as an Associate Faculty member.
Sir Roger Penrose, prominent lecturer and author, as well as highly distinguished mathematician and theoretical physicist, will give Perimeter Institute's next public lecture on Wednesday, October 1.
Dr. Brian Greene, noted professor and award-winning writer, will launch the highly anticipated seventh season of Perimeter Institute's Public Lecture series on Wednesday, September 3.
In a new and generous act of personal philanthropy, Mike Lazaridis has provided an additional $50 million (Canadian) to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI). This private donation increases his personal contributions to $150 million in the research institute.
The Board of Directors of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil Turok to the position of Executive Director.
You are invited to view an important, live webcast announcement by Mike Lazaridis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), regarding the appointment of a new Executive Director - an internationally respected scientist of the highest order who will lead PI in the next, exciting phase of development.
Eminent scientist and Nobel Laureate Gerard 't Hooft to present a Perimeter Institute Public Lecture.
In a special ceremony honouring Ontario's top, innovative scientists, Dr. Raymond Laflamme has received the prestigious Premier's Discovery Award for his contributions to natural sciences and engineering.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is now providing the first in a new series of in-class, educational resources designed to help high school teachers introduce and guide students through a variety of topics in science.
On Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 pm, Perimeter Institute will examine 'the Big Bang' theory with preeminent physicist Dr. Neil Turok, Cambridge University, in a sold-out public lecture.
In the "˜second space age', human spaceflight may no longer be the domain of governments. Dream-chasing entrepreneurs and clever engineers are aggressively blazing new trails into the heavens and preparing the world for an era of space tourism, fast point-to-point earth travel and even orbiting hotels.
Exciting summer science camps for students & teachers at Canada's Perimeter Institute.
Special debate with four prominent physicists hosted by CBC's Bob McDonald.
This talk will discuss the Large Hadron Collider, the largest scientific experiment ever attempted and the complex international efforts to bring the 27 km-long machine to life, including Canada's involvement.
Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce that renowned scientist Leonard Susskind has joined its Faculty as an Associate Member.
Alain Aspect of the Institute d'Optique and Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, will be speaking at a Perimeter Institute Public Lecture to be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 pm in Waterloo, Ontario.
The Board of Directors of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Myers to the position of Interim Scientific Director following unanimous endorsement by the Institute's Faculty and Associate members.
100 of the brightest young minds from over 30 countries across the world, have earned positions at the prestigious International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP) at Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI).
Jay Melosh, Regents Professor of Planetary Science at the Lunar and Planetary Lab at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, will be in Canada on June 6th to examine past history and present day research into asteroid impacts on earth.
It was announced today that Howard Burton, Executive Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), will be departing the organization in the near future.
Throughout history, sophisticated codes have been developed in an attempt to keep important data from prying eyes. But now, new technologies are emerging based on the surprising laws of quantum physics. These powerful techniques threaten to crack some secret codes in widespread use today and, at the same time, offer new quantum cryptographic protocols which could one day profoundly alter the way we safeguard critical information.
Dr. Jill Tarter, Director for the Center for SETI Research, will be in Ontario on March 7, 2007 to take part in Perimeter Institute's popular monthly public lecture series. She will speak on the topic of "Life, the Universe and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)".
Nima Arkani-Hamed, a noted particle theorist and Professor of Physics at Harvard University, will be in Canada on Wednesday, February 7th to provide his insights. He investigates a number of mysteries and interactions in nature "“ puzzles that are likely to have experimental consequences in the next few years via particle accelerators, like the LHC, as well as cosmological observations.
Students age 16 and 17 with a keen interest in science can now apply to attend the "International Summer School for Young Physicists" (ISSYP) at Canada's Perimeter Institute.
Budding young physicists, age 16 and 17, can now apply to attend the "International Summer School for Young Physicists" (ISSYP) at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
A popular summer camp for science teachers is growing to accommodate international participants. The "Einstein Plus Workshop on Modern Physics" at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is expanding to include 3 one-week sessions and accommodate up to 120 educators from across Canada and around the world.
David Archer, scientist and author on the hot topic of global warming, will be in Ontario on December 6, 2006 to take part in Perimeter Institute's popular monthly public lecture series. He will describe the issue in complete context and use the geologic record of past climate change to predict the trajectory of global warming into the deep future.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions beginning in the Fall of 2007.
Laurent Freidel, PhD L'ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (1994), has made many notable contributions in the field of Quantum Gravity and will join Perimeter Institute as its ninth faculty member in September of this year.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto) welcomes Michael Aaron Nielsen to Faculty beginning May, 2007.
Top Scientist Honored. Rob Myers, Faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto) has been named a Royal Society of Canada Fellow. Prof. Myers is only 1 of 10 distinguished scientists accepted into the Mathematical and Physical Scientists division this year.
From July 18-21, 2006, a remarkable event will be held at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, to mark the achievements of renowned physicist and philosopher Abner Shimony.
The "Night with Nobel" will be held on-site in Perimeter Institute's award winning research complex, located just outside Toronto in Waterloo, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 6 at 7pm. Full details available online at www.perimeterinstitute.ca.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is hosting an important gathering of Ontario's top physics teachers for a three-day conference examining science education, teaching methods and the transformative potential of modern physics.
In the drive to understand and harness quantum effects as they relate to information processing, scientists in Waterloo and Massachusetts have benchmarked quantum control methods on a 12-Qubit system. Their research was performed on the largest quantum information processor to date.
Students can now apply for summer physics camps at Canada's Perimeter Institute
The "International Summer School for Young Physicists" will now accept up to 100 students from across Canada and around the world to participate in science camps this July and August, 2006.
The Government of Ontario announced key investments today in strategic research and innovation projects. This includes an increase in its financial commitment to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) in recognition of its accomplishments and future directions in scientific research and educational outreach.
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