The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York, is a distinguished private research university renowned for its commitment to research and education. Established in 1850, it offers a unique curriculum that emphasizes individualized learning and research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, engineering, music, and medicine. The university is home to the esteemed Eastman School of Music, the Simon Business School, and the Strong Memorial Hospital, making significant contributions to both the arts and sciences. Known for its “Meliora” (“Ever Better”) motto, the University of Rochester fosters an environment where students and faculty strive to expand knowledge, improve lives, and make broader societal contributions.
Researchers at the University of Rochester, working with the CMS Collaboration at CERN, have made significant advancements in measuring the electroweak mixing angle, enhancing our…
Researchers have confirmed that quantum entanglement persists between top quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles. Physicists have demonstrated quantum entanglement in top quarks and their…
An international team of scientists has developed a novel way to experimentally produce plasma ‘fireballs’ on Earth. Researchers have successfully generated relativistic electron-positron plasmas in…
Lasers created at the University of Rochester pave the way for new on-chip frequency comb generators. Optical frequency combs, devices essential for measuring light, have…
Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color. They have identified elusive…
Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life. The Ediacaran Period, spanning from about 635 to…
Researchers discover that blinking is crucial for processing visual information, challenging traditional perspectives on vision and contributing to a broader revision of understanding in the…
Methods pioneered using the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system show potential for sparking fusion on a larger scale. Researchers at the University of…
Scientists outline new processes for leveraging hafnia’s ferroelectric features with the aim of enhancing high-performance computing. Scientists and engineers have been pushing for the past…
The team provides a new framework for understanding the climate system by employing mechanical analysis instead of statistical analysis. An international group of scientists has…
Deep-learning models developed by scientists are now capable of analyzing the extensive data produced by X-ray diffraction techniques. Researchers at the University of Rochester say…
University of Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank explores the links between atmospheric oxygen and detecting extraterrestrial technology on distant planets. In the quest to understand the…
The findings can be used to design molecules with custom quantum coherence properties, laying the chemical foundation for emerging quantum technologies. In quantum mechanics, particles…
Federal funding brings together experts to chart a viable path to realizing fusion energy as a clean power source. The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for…
Researchers develop hybrid phase-change memristors that offer fast, low-power, and high-density computing memory. By strategically straining materials that are as thin as a single layer…
The seemingly physics-defying properties of quasiparticles could be harnessed for applications ranging from non-destructive imaging to computer-chip manufacturing. An international team of scientists has embarked…
Researchers aim to leverage the quantum technique of weak value amplification to replace the gyroscopes in drones. Researchers at the University of Rochester are developing…
The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor,…