Join us for Café Scientifique
Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs in normal English, minus the jargon? Then Café Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be!
Café Sci is THE place in Pittsburgh where anyone interested in science can get together to discuss today’s science issues with experts, and best of all… you can ask your own questions! After a brief talk by our monthly guest speaker, the evening is dedicated to a question-and-answer session.
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Quantum Theory of Solids
Quantum Theory of Solids
On-site only
Wed., April 9
7:30–9 p.m.
Register for the free lecture! 
Presenter
Dr. Allan MacDonald
The University of Texas at Austin Distinguished Professor
Note: This is a joint presentation with the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute. See the PQI 2025 page for additional great talks. Due to federal travel restrictions which apply to NIST, Bill Phillips is unable to attend PQI this year.
A century ago, pioneers like Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger, and Niels Bohr revolutionized our understanding of the physical world with quantum mechanics. This year, we celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). The groundbreaking science they introduced has led to technologies that have transformed our lives, such as semiconductor electronics and lasers.
Today, researchers continue to uncover fascinating new quantum phenomena with each new type of solid-state matter they create. Dr. MacDonald will discuss how these discoveries could shape the next century, just as quantum mechanics has shaped our world today. He will also delve into the history of quantum theory in solids and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
About Dr. Allan MacDonald
Allan H. MacDonald earned his B.Sc. from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1973, and his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Toronto in 1978. He has been a research staff member at the National Research Council of Canada and has taught at Indiana University and the University of Texas at Austin. His research spans electronic structure theory, the quantum Hall effect, magnetism, and superconductivity. Professor MacDonald is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Register for Café Sci
The event is FREE to attend, but preregistration is required ! Carnegie Science Center would like to continue to offer programs like Café Sci, Women in STEM, and others. Please consider making a donation when you register. Once you sign up, you’ll get an email confirmation. Have a question for Dr. Allan MacDonald? You’ll be able to type your questions in the Q&A section during the presentation!
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