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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

João Silva arrived in LA this week! Had a lovely lunch with João and his wife. João is joining our group as a postdoc, and we’re very excited to have him with us. Looking forward to many fruitful collaborations ahead 🤝🤝

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It has been a great pleasure having Jani Penttala in our group! He has just wrapped up his postdoc with us and is heading to IJCLab at Université Paris-Saclay. We are grateful for all his contributions. Wishing him a wonderful journey ahead. All the best, Jani 💪💪💪

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What a memorable visit to the Erwin Schrödinger Institute at the University of Vienna! I had the pleasure of giving a chalkboard talk, was truly inspired visiting Schrödinger’s former office, and was amused to find a chalkboard in the restroom 🤣

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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics @kitp-ucsb.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Check out this fun and informative FORCE OF NATURE video by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation! At KITP @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social, we can attest that Professor David Gross, Chancellor's Chair in Theoretical Physics and KITP Permanent Member, is a force of nature. 🧪 youtu.be/TQZT5RZ5QXI?...

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FORCE OF NATURE: David Gross: 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

YouTube video by Breakthrough

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

One thing I find very intriguing in Germany: after seminars, speeches, and academic talks, people often knock on the table instead of clapping. A small tradition, but somehow very charming 👍👍

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Humboldt-Stiftung @humboldt-foundation.de · 29/06/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎬 A heartfelt thank-you to all Humboldtians who made our Annual Meeting such a meaningful gathering. 💚 Connected for Impact – that's what the worldwide Humboldt Family is all about. #AvHConnectedForImpact #Humboldtian @diplo.de @bmz.de @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Great to see our postdoc Jani Penttala featured in a UCLA Philanthropy story highlighting Dr. Mani L. Bhaumik’s support for theoretical physics 👏👏👏 philanthropy.ucla.edu/stories/theo...

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Theoretical physics, practical support - UCLA Philanthropy Forward

Dr. Mani Bhaumik has funded postdoctoral fellowships at UCLA supporting future researchers and innovators in theoretical physics.

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A week visiting the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics in Kyoto. Great discussions and inspiring physics. Now back in Los Angeles 💪💪💪

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Ever since my postdoc days at RIKEN BNL Research Center, where I met wonderful Japanese colleagues and friends, I’ve wanted to visit Japan. Now it’s finally happening. Just boarded flight to Osaka - spending the week at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. First time in Japan. Excited 😁

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

AI for Science Kickoff 2026 starts this Tuesday at UCLA IPAM: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/spe...

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Many thanks to Prof. Martin Savage (UW Seattle) for a wonderful colloquium at our department - Quantum Simulation of Fundamental Physics, and for a great visit 🤝🤝🤝

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Today at IPAM at UCLA: Zhiyan Ding of the University of Michigan presents "New insights into system–bath interaction models for quantum ground- and thermal-state preparation" at IPAM's New Frontiers in Quantum Algorithms for Open Quantum Systems Workshop. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/BxI8lGyx5cA

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Zhiyan Ding - System–bath interaction models for quantum ground- and thermal-state preparation

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Today at IPAM at UCLA: Lin Lin of the University of California, Berkeley, presents "Dissipative Preparation of Thermal and Ground States" at IPAM's New Frontiers in Quantum Algorithms for Open Quantum Systems Workshop. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/998ChvosEuI

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Lin Lin - Dissipative Preparation of Thermal and Ground States - IPAM at UCLA

YouTube video by Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New from IPAM at UCLA: Xiaodi Wu of the University of Maryland presents "Hamiltonian-oriented Quantum Algorithm Design and Implementation, Part 2 of 2" at IPAM's Quantum Winter School 2026: Quantum Simulation. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/qtmZ1ZLq0X4

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Xiaodi Wu - Hamiltonian-oriented Quantum Algorithm Design and Implementation, Part 2 of 2

YouTube video by Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New from IPAM at UCLA: Xiaodi Wu of the University of Maryland presents "Hamiltonian-oriented Quantum Algorithm Design and Implementation, Part 1 of 2" at IPAM's Quantum Winter School 2026: Quantum Simulation. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/6AZQqqpxEao

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Xiaodi Wu - Hamiltonian-oriented Quantum Algorithm Design and Implementation, Part 1 of 2

YouTube video by Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Today at IPAM at UCLA: Ken Brown of Duke University presents "Tutorial Introduction to Quantum Simulation, Part 2 of 2" at IPAM's Quantum Winter School 2026: Quantum Simulation. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/IoL2p61CuF0

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Ken Brown - Tutorial Introduction to Quantum Simulation, Part 2 of 2 - IPAM at UCLA

YouTube video by Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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richbartlebaugh.bsky.social @richbartlebaugh.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Today at IPAM at UCLA: Ken Brown of Duke University presents "Tutorial Introduction to Quantum Simulation, Part 1 of 2" at IPAM's Quantum Winter School 2026: Quantum Simulation. Watch on YouTube-> youtu.be/IXIPQlyY3RI

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Ken Brown - Tutorial Introduction to Quantum Simulation, Part 1 of 2 - IPAM at UCLA

YouTube video by Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We just wrapped up a fantastic Winter School 2026: Quantum Simulation at UCLA IPAM Ken Brown (Duke): Introduction Xiaodi Wu (Maryland): Quantum Algorithms Zohreh Davoudi (Maryland): Quantum Simulation for QFT Andreas Weichselbaum (BNL): Tensor Networks Victor Batista (Yale): Quantum Chemistry

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Hello everyone—what a windy Sunday! 🌬️

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

My CMS colleagues downstairs have better espresso, so I stopped by to get one. After all, the theory lounge is out of coffee beans. Now back to work before the holiday break ☕️

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 17/12/2025

In 2025, we learned that dark energy is plausibly getting weaker and found new mysteries in the early universe. www.quantamagazine.org/the-year-in-...

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The Year in Physics | Quanta Magazine

Physicists spotted a “terribly exciting” new black hole, doubled down on weakening dark energy, and debated the meaning of quantum mechanics.

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 18/12/2025

Mathematics is, at its core, an art. This is on full display in Quanta’s Year in Review math round-up: www.quantamagazine.org/the-year-in-...

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The Year in Mathematics | Quanta Magazine

Explore a shape that can’t pass through itself, a teenage prodigy, and two new kinds of infinity.

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New group picture taken today! 😁😁😁

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Our neighborhood is having another power outage tonight — the third in two weeks. Hard to believe this keeps happening in a “modern” city like Los Angeles @ladwp.com 😱

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Finishing a proposal on my birthday… but at least Starbucks gives a free birthday drink! 🎉☕️ Thank you!

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I’m grateful to receive the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from @humboldt-foundation.de. I look forward to visiting DESY and other institutes in Germany in summer 2026, and to learning from and collaborating with many wonderful colleagues 🙏🤝😁 newsroom.ucla.edu/dept/faculty...

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Theoretical physicist Zhongbo Kang receives Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

The award honors Kang’s contributions to high-energy nuclear and particle physics, particularly his work on quantum chromodynamics.

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Huge thanks to Nathaniel Craig @physicsnate.bsky.social for a beautiful and truly inspiring colloquium at UCLA today! I also really enjoyed our discussions and lunch together 👏👏👏

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Today’s fortune cookie basically said: “You work too much. Go to the beach.” 😂

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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics @kitp-ucsb.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The Frontiers of Programmable Quantum Dynamics: Advances and Applications conference has concluded today, and recorded talks are now available to watch at buff.ly/2lD7WTC and buff.ly/AXJjS4e Watch more talks from the associated program online at buff.ly/QHE8YtH 🧪

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KITP Conference: Frontiers of Programmable Quantum Dynamics: Advances and Applications

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Good morning, everyone! Wishing you a bright and peaceful day ahead ☀️

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Halloween is just around the corner!

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Chen-Ning Yang, one of the giants in theoretical physics and Nobel laureate, passed away in Beijing on Saturday at 103 🙏🙏🙏 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/18/...

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China's first Nobel laureate, Yang Chen-Ning, dies, aged 103

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re excited to launch the Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at UCLA! 🌟 Open to outstanding candidates in Physics, Astronomy, or Chemistry. Nominations due Oct 31, 2025 — help us spread the word! physicalsciences.ucla.edu/bhaumik-priz...

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Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellows Program

The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites nominations for the Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellows Program.

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Friday night at UCLA — full of energy 💪💪

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Back in the City of Angels — feeling great!

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Just landed in Seattle! Excited for a short visit to the Institute for Nuclear Theory at University of Washington — here until Friday 💪💪

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Fall quarter starts next week, and summer is over. Just in time for great news: I’ve been promoted to Professor at UCLA Physics & Astronomy, effective July 1, 2025. Grateful to my mentors, colleagues, students, postdocs, and collaborators who made this possible 😀 Thank you all!

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Excited to welcome Carlos Lamas Rodríguez, a graduate student from @igfae.gal working with Prof. @casalgado.bsky.social. He’ll be joining us for the Fall quarter - looking forward to great collaborations ahead 🤝📷🤝

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Got this from Panda Express today 🥢✨ “I wish this would be true literally…” 🍀

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Zhongbo Kang @zhongbok.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

A caramel latte with a Bruin foam on top 🐻☕. Only one staff makes it … feels like UCLA’s secret menu 😄😄😄

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