17.12.2024 Graduate student opportunities in Theoretical Physics – University of Lethbridge, Canada Applications are invited from students interested in doing M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Heliudson Bernardo, starting in the Fall 2025 program. Potential research topics include Cosmology, Quantum Gravity Theory and Phenomenology, Physics in Curved Spacetimes, and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Application deadline: January 10th, 2025. Applicants for the M.Sc. position must have a B.Sc. and those for the Ph.D. position must have an M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics/Theoretical Physics, and have a strong background in fundamental areas, including General Relativity…

17.12.2024 Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics – University of Lethbridge, Canada Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral researcher position in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics with a strong research record and research proposal. Areas that will be considered include Quantum Theory, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Gravitational Waves, and related research fields. The successful candidate is expected to start in September 2025. Application Deadline: January 10th, 2025. The position is supported in collaboration with the newly established Quantum Horizons Alberta Lethbridge node (QHA-Lethbridge). Lethbridge is a vibrant city in the province of…

12.11.2024 During the 3rd Einstein Telescope Annual Meeting, Lusatia in Saxony, Germany, was officially announced as a candidate site for the Einstein Telescope (ET). This marks a significant step forward for the region, highlighting its unique combination of scientific, technological, and geological assets that align with the ambitious goals of the ET project.

12.12.2024 The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) in Berlin has joined the international Einstein Telescope (ET) collaboration as a research unit (RU-Berlin). The IKZ is a state-of-the-art competence center for crystalline materials. Its mission for ET is to provide crystalline silicon material and crystal growth know-how for the production of ET interferometer mirror and mirror suspensions. Silicon crystal growth using the Float-Zone (FZ) method is a long-standing expertise at the IKZ. The crucible-free FZ technique stands out for its ability to produce silicon crystals of ultra-high purity and crystalline perfection. Contactless induction heating of a molten zone held by surface tension forces allows growth without contamination. In the semiconductor industry, the…

15. 11. 2024 The Einstein Telescope Collaboration gathered for its annual meeting in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12 to 15, bringing together the scientific community from across Europe and the world. With recent advances in all areas, ET is making significant progress, bolstered by the energetic support of an engaged scientific community. “The collaborative spirit that drives ET’s scientific community has been a source of inspiration and has attracted growing support from astronomy, astrophysics and related fields”, says Michele Punturo, spokesperson of the Einstein Telescope Scientific Collaboration and research director at the INFN Perugia division, Italy. The project also enjoys robust backing from political and societal leaders across Europe, and…

12.11.2024 During the ET Collaboration´s Annual Meeting, Lusatia has proposed to become an official third candidate site for ET. This marks a significant step forward for the region, highlighting its unique combination of scientific, technological, and geological assets that align with the ambitious goals of the ET project. The Einstein Telescope is a proposed European gravitational wave observatory that aims to pioneer new frontiers in astrophysics by detecting gravitational waves from the most elusive and powerful cosmic events. With its advanced design and innovative technology, ET is poised to transform our understanding of the universe and make Europe a global leader in gravitational wave research. Lusatia’s geological foundation, specifically its…