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Gary A. Lorden (BS '62), (1941–2023)
10/27/2023

Gary A. Lorden (BS '62), (1941–2023)

Gary Allen Lorden (BS '62), professor of mathematics, emeritus, passed away on October 25, 2023. He was 82.
Gary Lorden
LIGO Surpasses the Quantum Limit
10/23/2023

LIGO Surpasses the Quantum Limit

Whitney Clavin
Researchers have achieved a landmark in quantum squeezing.
Picture of the source of squeezed light at LIGO, after it was pumped with green light.
Eclipse Viewing Party Draws Hundreds to Caltech
10/16/2023

Eclipse Viewing Party Draws Hundreds to Caltech

Jon Nalick
During the event, Caltech astronomers deliver lecture on the celestial phenomenon.
Four teenage girls wearing eclipse glasses on athletic field
Eclipse Viewing Party Draws Hundreds to Caltech
10/16/2023

Eclipse Viewing Party Draws Hundreds to Caltech

Jon Nalick
During the event, Caltech astronomers deliver lecture on the celestial phenomenon.
Four teenage girls wearing eclipse glasses on athletic field
A New Way to Erase Quantum Computer Errors
10/11/2023

A New Way to Erase Quantum Computer Errors

Whitney Clavin
Researchers have made the first demonstrations of identifying and removing "erasure" errors
Artwork showing a quantum error glowing in an array of atoms.
Caltech Program Empowers SoCal Students
10/05/2023

Caltech Program Empowers SoCal Students

Ann Motrunich
A three-year-old program has brought Caltech experiences to students and teachers across Southern California, helped address inequities, and connected future scientists with each other.
Six people stand smiling in front of a screen that says
Roukes Wins NIH Director's Transformative Research Award
10/03/2023

Roukes Wins NIH Director's Transformative Research Award

Cynthia Eller
Michael Roukes, Caltech's Frank J. Roshek Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Bioengineering, has been awarded the National Institute of Health's (NIH) Director's Transformative Research Award.
Michael Roukes giving TED talk
New Merkin Center Takes in AIM
10/02/2023

New Merkin Center Takes in AIM

Cynthia Eller
The Richard N. Merkin Center for Pure and Applied Mathematics has now taken up residence on the 8th floor of Caltech Hall and is hosting the American Institute for Mathematics.
students in classroom with professor at whiteboard
Cosmic Web Lights Up in the Darkness of Space
09/28/2023

Cosmic Web Lights Up in the Darkness of Space

Whitney Clavin
Keck Cosmic Web Imager offers best glimpse yet of the filamentous network that connects galaxies
3-D picture of the cosmic web.
Announcing the 2023-24 Watson Lecture Season
09/26/2023

Announcing the 2023-24 Watson Lecture Season

Katie Neith
The 101st season of Caltech's Watson Lectures will feature new engagement activities in addition to the stimulating talks on research and innovation for which the series is known.
Exterior Beckman Auditorium with Caltech logo block letter sign