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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 23h

Congratulations to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025.

The trio is recognized for "the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.”

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Nobel Prize for Physics awarded in quantum mechanical tunnelling | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 1d

What’s next for quantum information & gravity?

A Stanford PhD student shares how tabletop experiments could soon test if gravity is truly quantum. Moving from theory to experiment may finally reshape our understanding of one of physics’ biggest questions.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 5d

Couldn't make it to LUMEN this year? We still have a display here at Perimeter Institute until October 19th!

Speak into the phone at the front of the building and watch as your words transform into a light show.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 6d

Join @astrokatie.com and a host of other guests in London, UK on October 10th as they commemorate the universe.

“The End of the Universe” will be an evening of music and reflections on what the universe has meant to its recent inhabitants.

Get tickets: wegottickets.com/event/676292

The End of the Universe

After a magnificent* 13.8 billion years** astronomer Chris Lintott (Sky at Night) and Steve Pretty (Hackney Colliery Band) lead a funeral and wake for the universe, as it sadly heads into heat death. ...

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 7d

This poster explores superposition, but stay tuned for more on other quantum concepts!

Download the poster for your classroom here: resources.perimeterinstitute.ca/products/sup...

Poster illustrations by @mariapicasso.com

@icfo.eu, @iciq.org, @icn2.bsky.social, Institut de Física d’Altes Energies

Superposition

This poster was created as a collaboration between Perimeter Institute and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Recomme...

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 7d

Looking for new ways to teach your students about quantum phenomena?

We've collaborated with @bist.eu and its chemistry and physics centres to create educational posters highlighting key principles of quantum science and their role in our everyday lives.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 9d

The awards are given to outstanding alumni from Perimeter Institute’s Master’s and PhD programs, as well as former postdoctoral researchers.

Learn more about our winners: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/meet-wi...

Meet the winners of the inaugural Perimeter Circle Alumni Awards | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 9d

As part of Perimeter Institute’s 25th anniversary, the inaugural Perimeter Circle Alumni Awards were presented at a ceremony last week.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 12d

The new chair honours Laflamme's legacy and will support future researchers in advancing quantum science.

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Perimeter Institute founder marks anniversary, announces new research chair | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 12d

At Perimeter Institute's 25th anniversary gala, founder Mike Lazaridis announced the creation of the Ray Laflamme Early Career Chair in Quantum Computing and Quantum Information.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 12d

The experiment demonstrates that quantum entanglement enables faster and more detailed analysis of quantum systems than classical methods allow, paving the way for tackling some of physics’ most challenging problems.

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New experiment shows quantum advantage in learning about physical systems | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 12d

A team of international researchers, including Sisi Zhou, Research Faculty at Perimeter Institute, conducted an experiment showing a quantum advantage in learning about physical systems.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 12d

What will the next 25 years of exploration look like?

Perimeter Institute is charting its path forward amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Our choices now will shape how we contribute to this new era of discovery.

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Perimeter Institute: A quarter-century retrospective — Chapter Four | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 13d

Perimeter’s Ethics in Physics Working Group is learning from history to shape a more responsible future for science.

Quantum computers hold immense promise, but their power raises ethical questions. How do we prevent hype from outpacing reality?

Details: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/taking-...

Taking the ethics of quantum physics seriously | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 13d

But bridging general relativity and quantum theory is no easy task. Geoffrey Ryan, a research scientist at Perimeter who studies strong gravity, notes that "they approach their descriptions differently."

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Everything you need to know about the Theory of Everything | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 13d

What is a Theory of Everything?

"The quickest and oldest definition of a ToE is a unification of the four fundamental forces," says Luca Ciambelli, postdoctoral researcher in quantum gravity at Perimeter.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 14d

Borinsky focuses on harnessing the power of mathematics and physics to better predict particle behaviour at the smallest scales. His work connects two fundamental pillars in each field: moduli spaces and quantum field theory.

Read more about Borinsky's work: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/perimet...

Perimeter welcomes new research faculty member Michael Borinsky | PI News

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 14d

Perimeter Institute is pleased to welcome Michael Borinsky, a new research faculty member in mathematical physics.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 14d

A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and our Educational Outreach Champions @cowaninsurance.bsky.social and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. for helping make this event possible.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 14d

Festival Week is off to a strong start!

We were delighted to welcome over 1700 people into the building to explore the world of theoretical physics at this past weekend's PI/25 – A Peek Inside Perimeter event.

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Jan @jangray.bsky.social · 17d

A lovely visit to @perimeterinstitute.ca. Well done, thank you, and happy 25th anniversary PI.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 19d

Check out more events that we are running for our Festival Week, September 20-27, on our Eventbrite page.

Get tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/o/perimeter-...

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 19d

Get an inside look at the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics, right here in Waterloo!

Visit our open house this weekend, September 20-21 from 10 AM - 4 PM (time slotted entry).

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 19d

What will the end of the universe look like?

Astrophysicist @astrokatie.com explains the concept of heat death, the most likely fate of our universe.

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.ca · 20d

In this public lecture, @astrokatie.com shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the ultimate fate of the cosmos, and what the catastrophic destruction of all reality would look like to anyone still around to see it.

Watch the talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOo7...

Katie Mack on How the Universe Ends | Perimeter Institute Public Lecture

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