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SUMMARY:Senior Experience Seminar Series in Physics - 
 2025
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 Matthew Stoneking\, matthew.r.stoneking@lawrence.edu
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 Leonard Fesemyer 		\n
 Acoustic Bubble Trapping in an Attempt to Observe 
 Sonoluminescence\n
 In my senior capstone, I used sound waves to trap 
 bubbles at a fixed position, attempting to create 
 a flash of light within the bubble. This process 
 is known as sonoluminescence. The cause of this 
 flash is not widely agreed upon, so my initial 
 goal was to gain insight into the mechanics of 
 this flash. The goal of the project shifted as 
 I worked to create an apparatus which could reliably 
 reproduce sonoluminescence. My project ultimately 
 presents a series of factors which must be considered 
 when creating sonoluminescence conditions. These 
 factors can be referenced for future experimentation 
 into the phenomenon.\n
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 Cormac Billick			\n
 The Taylor-Couette flow and the onset of Turbulence\n
 I will be covering some introductory principles 
 of fluid dynamics and background information that 
 is relevant to the Taylor-Couette flow. I'm introducing 
 the listener to some of the basic principles of 
 instability in fluid flow, and covering the laminar 
 case of the Navier-Stokes equations for the TC 
 flow. We look at what flow characteristics are 
 signifiers of instability in an attempt to quantify 
 what makes an unstable flow.\n
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 Helin Wang 			\n
 Quantum Computing and Cryptography\n
 Quantum computing has the potential to become 
 a leading force in technological advancement in 
 just a few years. In theory, quantum computers 
 can implement algorithms far more efficient than 
 anything classical computers can achieve. This 
 impact is especially evident and powerful in the 
 field of modern cryptography. Quantum algorithms 
 are capable of solving complex problems that modern 
 encryption systems rely on in just a fraction 
 of the time compared to known classical algorithms. 
 Though the development of quantum computing applications 
 is still in its infancy, the world of post-quantum 
 cryptography is inevitable. In this talk, we will 
 provide an overview of the basics of quantum computing, 
 explore the implications of quantum algorithms, 
 and introduce a specific quantum key agreement 
 scheme based on Grover's algorithm, which we have 
 successfully implemented on an IBM quantum computer.\n
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 Dimitris Christou		\n
 Fields and Beyond: Enhancing Learning in Introductory 
 Physics\n
 What if there were better ways to make sense of 
 physics? For many students, physics is intimidating - 
 bringing stress and uncertainty as they struggle 
 with missing foundational building blocks and 
 real-world connections. In my research, I explored 
 general strategies to improve physics education 
 and developed a learning module that leverages 
 fields - an intuitive framework that ties together 
 everything from gravity to electromagnetism. By 
 emphasizing fields in introductory physics, we 
 can make concepts more accessible and help students 
 build a stronger, more connected understanding 
 of the physical world.\n\n

LOCATION:Youngchild 121
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