The week in physics: Protoplanetary CO; Polarizing art; Quantum computer writes numbers

Missing protoplanetary carbon monoxide was hiding in ice Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 22-26 AUGUST Advertisement UChicago: Building the Quantum Workforce of Tomorrow The University of Chicago's new certificate in Quantum Science, Networking and Communications is designed for early and mid-career participants with less than ten years of professional experience and a bachelor's or graduate degree in the sciences such as physics, computer science, engineering, or math who seek to transition into the quantum field. Learn more. Quantum computer lends a hand at writing numbers A classical neural network paired with a quantum circuit produces digits that look convincingly handwritten. Heather M. Hill Versatile neutral atoms emerge as an intriguing quantum computing platform When trapped in optical tweezer arrays, atoms with two valence electrons could enable powerful quantum processors and optical clocks. Ben Brubaker FROM THE VAULT: December 2017 Discovering Earth's radiation belts Six decades after the belts' discovery in 1958, scientists are still finding mysterious features. Daniel N. Baker and Mikhail I. Panasyuk Advertisement Historical Romance and LGBTQ+ Representation In the sixth episode of a 12-week podcast on untold physics history, we will tell the stories of Caroline Herschel and Mary Somerville. It features an interview with Olivia Waite, who combines the two historic women in her protagonist of the regency, sapphic, romance novel The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics. Listen now. Missing protoplanetary carbon monoxide was hiding in ice By satisfactorily simulating ice, researchers found why modeled CO concentrations differed from observations. Alex Lopatka Polarizing art Museum-worthy images can be made from birefringent materials, including everyday adhesive tape and cling wrap. Heather M. Hill Webinar Live Webinar: Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow Steampunk—a science-fiction genre that juxtaposes 19th-century settings with futuristic technologies—is coming to life. Cutting-edge quantum information science is revitalizing the Victorian science of energy in the growing field of quantum thermodynamics. Register now. FROM THE AUGUST MAGAZINE Clean hydrogen edges toward competitiveness States and regions around the US are readying their bids to host centers for hydrogen production, distribution, and end uses. David Kramer Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Editor-in-Chief for Physics Today  |  American Institute of Physics > Associate Editor for Physics Today  |  American Institute of Physics Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Publication" enhancement to easily showcase your job to 66 000 physicists and engineers. Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2022 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us