Past Events
Language Seminar Series: Culturally-sensitive Email
This 2-part seminar will cover the basics of writing emails for an international audience.
Minimum intermediate English skills recommended. Native speakers of English also welcome!
Friday, January 29th and Friday, February 12th, 12-1 PM
[Seminar] Matrix Models and Topological Recursion (Dr. Kento Osuga, University of Sheffield, UK)
Title: Matrix Models and Topological Recursion
Abstract: Hermitian matrix models are simplest quantum gauge field theory, namely quantum gauge theory in zero dimensions, and their correlation functions can be computed by a mathematical framework, the so-called topological recursion. In this review talk, I first present properties of Hermitian matrix models such as the 1/N-expansion, Virasoro constraints, loop equations, and the associated spectral curve. I will then give a technical overview of how we can recursively solve the loop equations of Hermitian matrix models by utilising the geometry of the spectral curve. Collecting the key geometric features, I will define the topological recursion with great generalities which makes it possible to apply the topological recursion beyond Hermitian matrix models.
Diamond Superconductivity and its Josephson Junction and SQUID
Quantum Machines Seminar by Professor Hiroshi Kawarada, Waseda University, on Diamond Superconductivity and SQUID . Zoom - Please register to attend.
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Dr Wenger
Speaker: Dr Jérome Wenger CNRS research director, Institut Fresnel, France
Tensor Overview I
I will give a pedagogical introduction to field theories at large-N, with emphasis on vectors and matrices. I will also rapidly present the intermediate field formalism.
Workshop: "Growing a community for your research on social media".
Researchers find social media to be a very valuable part of their professional presence in the world. It can open career doors, build collaborative opportunities, and enable you to develop an engaging, expert reputation internationally.
To register CLICK HERE.
OIST Representation Theory Seminar
Group Meeting: Wilson Line Networks for Flat Space Holography
Speaker: Nico Fischer
Ttile: Wilson Line Networks for Flat Space Holography
Abstract: Several years ago, a technique in AdS/CFT was introduced which relates conformal correlation functions to Wilson networks in the bulk. The question arises whether this tool can be implemented in related models of holography. In my talk I will present the results of my master thesis, where I attempted to generalize the above-mentioned tool to what is so far known about flat space holography.
Language Seminar Series: Let's talk about the news!
Hope to see you there!
Synthetic Biology Journal Club
Presenter: Kamila. Paper: Viral Gene Drive in Herpesviruses (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-18678-0#:~:text=In%20herpesviruses%2C%20gene%20drive%20involves,WT%20and%20a%20modified%20virus.&text=We%20demonstrate%20that%20gene%20drive,population%20in%20cell%20culture%20experiments.)
Quantum Machines Seminar by James Millen on levitated particles for fundamental physics
Zoom Seminar: J. Millen, King's College London - Levitated particles for fundamental physics. Language: English, Registration only.
Workshop: "Transferable Skills".
“QuickFix” - identify your transferable skills through in an interactive card sorting activity!
To register CLICK HERE .[Seminar] An Invitation to Topological String Theory (Dr. Kento Osuga, University of Sheffield, UK)
Title: An Invitation to Topological String Theory
Abstract: I will introduce the beauty of interplay among quantum field theory in various dimensions. More concretely, I will give an elementary review of fascinating relations among topological A-models and B-models, Chern-Simons theory, Seiberg-Witten theory, and matrix models. This talk will be designed for nonexperts so everyone in theoretical physics is welcome to join, including students. Research talks with more technical details may follow next week (and onwards) if there are interests.
Seminar : N-band Hopf insulator
TQM unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof Hentschel
Title: From 2D and 3D billiards for light to mesoscopic optics
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Martina Hentschel Theoretical Physics of Complex Dynamic Systems, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany
Survival Japanese: Introducing Yourself
Sign up to join us to practice your introductions.
Virtual Seminar"Some EU projects on Point-of-care devices for pathogen detections in food safety and disease diagnostics."Dr. Trieu Nguyen
Language: English
Virtual Seminar"How rods give structure to fluids and how structure is distorted by flow" Pavlik Lettinga
Language: English
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof Yuri Kivshar
Title: Metaphotonics and metasurfaces
Speaker: Professor Yuri Kivshar Nonlinear Physics Center, Research School of Physics, Australian National University, Australia ITMO University, St. Petersburg, Russia
on Zoom
Diversity Management Training -How to manage staff members who are raising children-
How to manage staff members who are raising children.
Celestial amplitudes and BMS algebra (Angelos Fotopoulos; QG webinar)
Zoom seminar by Angelos Fotopoulos (Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute of Technology). Title: "Celestial amplitudes and BMS algebra"
Theoretical Non-Physics Seminar: David O'Connell
Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: David O'Connell (Quantum Gravity). Title: "An Introduction to Lie Theory".
Language Seminar Series: Advanced Japanese Conversation
Want to practice your conversation skills with other Japanese learners? Join us for Advanced Conversation in Japanese every Thursday from 5-6 during the spring semester.
The topic will change every week.
Online Webinar: "Project management tools for academic teams".
Project, task, and knowledge management tools can help teams of all sizes focus their efforts, improve productivity, and break down communication barriers.
To register CLICK HERE.
Quantum Machines Seminar by Yuta Michimura on Optical levitation of a mirror for probing macroscopic quantum mechanics
Quantum Machines Seminar by A/Prof Yuta Michimura on Optical levitation of a mirror for probing macroscopic quantum mechanics. Zoom - Please register to attend.
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof Kali Prasanna Nayak
Speaker: Associate Professor Kali Prasanna Nayak Center for Photonic Innovations, University of Electro-Communications, Japan
QG group meeting: Inverting plane waves with spinors and complex analysis
QG group meeting. Speaker: Yasha Neiman. Title: "Inverting plane waves with spinors and complex analysis".
Language Seminar Series: Basic Japanese Grammar
Have you studied Japanese for a while but are still hazy on some of the basics? Join us for a seminar series reviewing かった past tenses, dictionary form (short form), て form of verbs and the た past tense.
This seminar is aimed at students in Basic 5 - Intermediate 1 who need to strenghen their grammar to advance to the next level.
Tuesdays from 5-6 PM during the spring semester
OIST Representation Theory Seminar
Theoretical Physics Seminar: Yasha Neiman
Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: Yasha Neiman (Quantum Gravity). Title: "Quantum mechanics without probabilities".
Tell Me Something I Don't Know
An experimental Tell Me Something I Don't Know lunchtime event. All are welcome, but must be prepared to tell a cool science story.
Quantum Machines Seminar by Maria Fuwa on Meissner Levitation of Soft Ferromagnetic Insulators
Quantum Machines Seminar by Dr Maria Fuwa on Meissner Levitation of Soft Ferromagnetic Insulators . Zoom - Please register to attend.
New Years Holiday 年末年始 2021
National holiday
[Seminar] Wall-bounded stratified turbulence
CFF unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar.
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof. Keiji Sasaki
Speaker: Prof. Keiji Sasaki Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Japan
Title: Nano-Material Optical Manipulation and Structural Order Control
Virtual Seminar"Disorder, dispersion, and chaos in viscoelastic flows through porous media"Jeffrey Guasto
Language: English
Theoretical Physics Seminar: Wenliang Li
Theoretical Physics Seminar. Speaker: Wenliang Li (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics). Title: "How to make precise predictions out of almost nothing?"
Institutional Repository Seminar (English & Japanese)
OIST NetCafé オンライン大学院説明会
STEM分野で博士課程やリサーチインターンシップに興味がある人を対象としたセッションです。言語は英語で行われます。OISTの博士課程やリサーチインターン、それぞれの出願プロセス、入学後の流れ、経済支援、大学院生活などが紹介され、ゲストスピーカーとして、OISTの現役博士課程学生2名が登壇します。今回は脳神経科学分野を専門とした2名が登壇しますが、それ以外の分野の方も、もちろん歓迎です!
FALL 2020 Nonlinear Analysis Seminar Series
Quantum Machines Seminar by Dalziel Wilson on Optomechanical sensors as probes for new physics
Quantum Machines Seminar by Prof Dalziel Wilson on Optomechanical sensors as probes for new physics . Zoom - Please register to attend.
Parallel olfactory processing in the mammalian brain
Dr. Izumi Fukunaga, Assistant Professor, OIST
Grant Writing - (2 days series December 16th, 17th) Applying for research grants and scholarships
Summary and objectives: These virtual workshops will provide practical insights and strategies to help researchers achieve this goal.
[Seminar] Convective dissolution in confined porous media: An application to CO2 sequestration
CFF unit is pleased to invite you to the seminar!
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof. Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
Speaker: Prof. Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop Director of Quantum Science Laboratory, School of Mathematics and Physics, The University of Queensland, Australia
Title: From cold atoms to living cells with sculpted light
Interactive Webinar: "Responsible Conduct of Research".
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) webinar is an interactive session designed to acquaint researchers with the ethical and regulatory issues that arise in the context of responsible scientific research.
To register CLICK HERE .(ONOS seminar) Unraveling cortical circuits for perceptual decision making
OIST Neuroscience Online Seminar (ONOS)
Prof. Seung-Hee Lee, Associate Professor, Sensory Processing Lab, KAIST
Unraveling cortical circuits for perceptual decision making Sensory information is a key environmental cue that makes animals guide their behavior. However, it is still unclear how cortical circuits permit appropriate responses to relevant sensory stimuli while inhibiting others. Here, we unraveled cortical circuits that are important for perceptual decision-making in mice performing Go/No-go tasks. We identified parietal and frontal circuits that show unique properties in integrating sensory information and guide action decisions. I will discuss how these circuits work in concert for animals to perform proper action decisions upon the sensory evidence.
ZOOM LINK : https://oist.zoom.us/j/99896092525?pwd=ZVpMcEQ4SjBISnk4UzJqaFpyeEdOZz09
Meeting ID: 998 9609 2525 Passcode: 931719
[Optics Seminars OIST] by Prof. Kenji Ohmori
Speaker: Prof. Kenji Ohmori Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS), Japan
Title: Ultrafast quantum simulator with attosecond precision at ultracold temperatures