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Bill Whelan

@williamwhelan

Husband to Michelle, Dad to Hayley & Laura : Medical Physicist - Educator - Volunteer

Prince Edward Island, Canada Katılım Nisan 2011
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Bill Whelan
Bill Whelan@williamwhelan·
Just noticed the new clock in the @UPEI Physics Society room.
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Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)
"The collaboration with D-Wave will provide a unique opportunity to explore fundamental aspects of the physics of a new generation of superconducting qubits, which have the potential to enable new quantum computing architectures.” - Dr. Adrian Lupascu, IQC Faculty
D-Wave@dwavequantum

We’re excited to announce two new collaborations with the University of Waterloo to advance quantum coherence. Funded by @NSERC_CRSNG grants, the work with researchers from @QuantumIQC at @UWaterloo focuses on key hardware advancements for quantum computing systems. This is important research not only for quantum technology innovation but also in support of building up Canada’s quantum-ready workforce. Read the release: dwavesys.com/company/newsro…

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CAPhys
CAPhys@CAPhys·
#CAPhys2023 wrapped up day 1 with an extraordinary highlight: the captivating #HerzbergLecture by Mark Kasevich, delving into Gravitational Physics with Atom Interferometry. An enlightening finale to an incredible day! 6/6
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The New Yorker
The New Yorker@NewYorker·
Governments rarely apologize for their errors. So why did the Biden Administration nullify the 1954 decision to revoke J. Robert Oppenheimer’s security clearance? @Kaibird123 explains. nyer.cm/WlOluvU
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The Royal Society
The Royal Society@royalsociety·
Vitamin B12 is the world's most expensive vitamin, and the scarcest one in the human body. As the world transitions to plant-based diets, B12 deficiency will rise. Finding ways to fortify food with B12 may help to keep people, as well as the planet, healthy. Find out more:
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Research at UPEI
Research at UPEI@research_upei·
UPEI has relaunched the 2023 Student Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) --> Skill-building workshops, Poster symposium (with prizes) and networking with the UPEI researcher ecosystem. Sign-up available⏬ data.upei.ca/funding/studen…
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Physics In History
Physics In History@PhysInHistory·
The Enigmatic Pioneer of Black Hole Physics 📑 Before the famous physicists Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, there was Roy Kerr, a New Zealand mathematician. In 1963, Kerr discovered the exact solution to Einstein's field equations, known as the Kerr metric, which describes the properties of rotating black holes in space. This groundbreaking discovery revolutionized the field of astrophysics and provided a deeper understanding of the behavior of black holes. The Kerr metric revealed that rotating black holes possess an event horizon (a boundary beyond which nothing can escape), as well as an ergosphere, a region where objects can extract energy from the black hole's rotation. Kerr's discovery continues to play a fundamental role in our exploration of the mysterious and captivating phenomena associated with black holes.
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Vanessa Porter, PhD
Vanessa Porter, PhD@VanessaPorter·
Rent for a 1 bed apt in Vancouver in 2003: $759/mo ($9,108 annual) Rent for a 1 bed apt in Vancouver in 2023: $2680/mo ($32,160 annual) ➡️353% increase PGS-D funding 2003: $21,000 PGS-D funding 2023: $21,000 ➡️0% increase Make it make sense. #SupportOurScience
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Alejandro Adem
Alejandro Adem@alejandroadem·
Canada must address this important issue not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also to remain competitive as a global player in science and innovation. nature.com/articles/d4158…
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STEAMPEI
STEAMPEI@steampei·
Happy 5th Anniversary to us! Officially 5 years ago today that STEAM PEI was incorporated as a non-profit. Spontaneous photo op...missed about 3/4 of the STEAM Team, but hard to catch everyone in one place at the same time.
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Based on details of the negotiated deal, I completely agree with this statement. Instead of negotiating in good faith, the @UPEI Board/Admin focused their energy on throwing faculty under the bus through public communications designed to blame, divide, & demoralize faculty.
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