Superconducting computers, semiconductors, magnets, and other fun with physics
12 June 2025 - 12 June 2025
5:30–6:30 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): presentations
In this free lecture, Professor Ruck will describe his adventures in condensed matter physics, which have recently led him to seek ways to help enable next-generation ultra-fast computing based on superconductors.
This technology promises to greatly reduce the environmental impact of our online activities, but new materials with exotic properties are needed to make the components that will allow these systems to work. He will describe his work on an exciting candidate set of materials, the amazing, rare-earth nitrides.
Location: Council Chamber, Level 2, Hunter Building, Kelburn campus, Victoria University of Wellington.
For more information and to register: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/events/2025/06/inaugural-lecture-by-professor-ben-ruck
Victoria University of Wellington celebrates Professor Ben Ruck promotion to professor in 2025 this YouTube video.
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