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Jungsang Kim Named Chief Science and Technology Strategist for the Provost

Provost Alec D. Gallimore has appointed Professor Jungsang Kim as the chief science and technology strategist for the Duke Science and Technology (DST) initiative. In this new role, Kim will work with Duke’s leaders and development staff to create a strategy for DST, secure funding and recruit innovative faculty. Kim, a renowned expert in quantum information sciences, has been with Duke for over 20 years and played a key role in founding IonQ, the first publicly traded quantum computing company. He is also the associate director of the Duke Quantum Center.

Science Strategist

Federally Funded Research at Duke...

Weighing in on a Puzzling Particle Heavyweight

Ashutosh Kotwal, a Duke physicist, is investigating a discrepancy in the mass measurements of the W boson, a particle that can enable nuclear reactions in the sun. His team’s measurement suggests the particle is heavier than predicted by the Standard Model, while a later study from CERN found no anomalies. Kotwal is working to identify possible errors in the techniques used in both experiments. His goal is to ensure the methods are transparent and accurate, as understanding this discrepancy could reveal new insights into physics.

This research was supported by the Department of Energy (DOE).

Puzzling Particle

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Meet Duke’s Fossil Finders

The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History is hosting monthly open houses for visitors, where they can handle fossils and see the behind-the-scenes work. The museum, home to over 35,000 fossils, is focused on studying the evolution of primates and their relatives, including lemurs. Museum staff, along with students and volunteers, work to prepare fossils, such as ancient bones and teeth, many of which come from fossil-rich sites like Peru’s Madre de Dios River.

Fossile Finders

Creating a Quantum Computer Network

Tingjun Chen, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Duke University, is leading a collaborative effort to develop a quantum computer network utilizing fiber optics. Partnering with colleagues from the Duke Quantum Center (DQC), including Jungsang Kim and Norbert Linke, Chen aims to link multiple smaller quantum computers, enabling the execution of complex computations such as unbreakable encryption. With the support of Duke’s extensive fiber optic infrastructure and the resources of the DQC, the team is poised to advance the potential of large-scale quantum networks.

Quantum Network

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