The Fundamental Research in Natural Sciences Seminar is a weekly seminar dedicated to exploring cutting-edge developments across physics, mathematics, computer science, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the natural world. By bringing together leading researchers and graduate students, we aim to:
Whether you’re working on quantum information, complex systems, condensed matter physics, or theoretical biology, you will find new perspectives and colleagues here.
A unique feature of FReNS is our depth of engagement: we often dedicate multiple sessions to a single topic or organize short courses, ensuring attendees gain a rigorous and thorough understanding.
Check back soon for upcoming seminar announcements.
| Date | Speaker | Affiliation | Talk Title | Type | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Yixin Ma | KITS, UCAS | Unveiling 2D Correlated Topological Phases through Tensor-Network States | Talk | Topological Phases |
| Date | Speaker | Affiliation | Talk Title | Type | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Ruby Wei | Physics, CU Boulder | High-Distance Error-Correcting Codes for Fermion-to-Qubit Mappings in 2D and 3D | Talk | Quantum Error Correction |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Hongpeng Zhao | Physics, Nankai Univ. | Basic Knowledge of Quantum Error Correction | Lecture | Quantum Error Correction |
| May 16, 2025 | Xuanpu Yang | ICQM, Peking Univ. | Localized Transition of Disordered Systems under Quantum Dissipation | Talk | Open Quantum Systems |
| May 9, 2025 | Yijia Wang | ITP, CAS | Tensor Network Message Passing | Talk | Tensor Networks |
| April 11, 2025 | Zehao Cen | ITP, CAS | Unveiling Learning Dynamics in Neural Networks: A Spin Glass Theory Approach | Lecture | Physics of AI |
Feel free to reach out with questions, talk proposals, or collaboration ideas. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!