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TDLI Newsletter
Fall 2024
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Memorial Service for Professor Tsung-Dao Lee Held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
On August 4, 2024, at 2:33 a.m. local time in San Francisco, Professor Tsung-Dao Lee, a globally esteemed scientist, Nobel Laureate, and Chinese-American physicist, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97. Professor Lee was a distinguished member of the scientific community, holding esteemed positions, including Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), a member of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and Italy's Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze (National Academy of Sciences). He also held lifelong tenure as the director of the China Center of Advanced Science and Technology (CCAST) and was an honorary professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), as well as the honorary director of Tsung-Dao Lee Institute of SJTU. Read More
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TDLI Kicks Off New Academic Year
TDLI welcomed its new batch of postgraduate students with a grand opening ceremony on September 21, 2024. The event was attended by Institute Director Jie Zhang, Deputy Director Xiaohu Yang, Deputy Party Secretary Shushu Li, class mentors, faculty representatives, and all new postgraduate students. Director Jie Zhang delivered an inspiring speech, encouraging students to strive for groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Faculty and student representatives also shared their insights, aiming to inspire the new students to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read More
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TDLI Celebrates Achievements with Multiple Awards
On September 25, 2024, TDLI was honored with multiple awards at the university's commendation ceremony for "Teaching and Educating" and "Scientific Research Innovation." The institute received two first prizes and two second prizes for "Scientific Research," as well as one second prize for "Teaching and Educating," highlighting its commitment to advancing knowledge and educating the next generation of scientists. Read More
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SJTU Physics International Summer School held in TDLI
"The Largest and the Smallest" 2024 SJTU Physics International Summer School was successfully held from July 8th to 18th in TDLI, attracting 121 outstanding students from 37 top universities worldwide. The event, co-hosted by TDLI and Zhiyuan College, featured cutting-edge courses and interactive sessions with top scholars, fostering an international academic platform for physics students. Read More
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Noted Physicist Anthony Zee Speaks at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
On July 10, Anthony Zee, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, delivered a lecture at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 226th Master's Forum. Professor Anthony Zee, renowned for his work in theoretical physics, presented "Ten Fundamental Concepts in Theoretical Physics," engaging the audience with his insights and experiences. The event was attended by numerous scholars and students, including international summer school participants.
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5th International Symposium on Quantum Matter and Magnetism Concludes in Kunming
The Symposium, co-hosted by TDLI and others, successfully concluded in Kunming. The event gathered nearly 90 experts from around the globe, featuring 28 distinguished speakers and poster sessions, fostering significant academic exchange and collaboration in the field of quantum materials and magnetism. Read More
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Inaugural Interdisciplinary Computing/AI and Physical Sciences Forum Successfully Held
The one-day forum on July 16th was convened by Jianglai Liu, Deputy Director of TDLI, and James Lin, a fellow of Platform for High-Performance Computing of TDLI and Vice Director of Network & Information Center. It attracted nearly 40 faculty and students. Read More
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Frontier of Astrophysics Forum Concludes at Tsung-Dao Lee Institute
TDLI hosted a successful Frontier of Astrophysics Forum from July 1-5, 2024. The event featured presentations from leading researchers, covering topics like galactic dynamics, exoplanet detection, and high-energy astrophysical phenomena. It fostered global scientific exchange and collaboration in astrophysics. Read More
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Successful Conclusion of 2024 Laboratory Astrophysics Conference in Weihai
The 2024 Laboratory Astrophysics Conference in Weihai gathered over 80 researchers for discussions on laser-induced astrophysical studies. The event, supported by key Chinese institutions, highlighted recent advancements and future collaborations in the field. Read More
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The conditional luminosity function measurements challenge the galaxy formation and evolution theories at low-mass end
Professor Xiaohu Yang's research team at the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute and the School of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has recently, for the first time, attained precise measurements of the conditional luminosity function and conditional stellar mass function of galaxies at the very faint/low-mass ends. This was accomplished using photometric and spectroscopic data from DESI LS DR9, SV3, and Y1. The research shows that at low redshift, the slope of the conditional luminosity (stellar mass) function of galaxies below 109 h-2L☉(h-2M☉) diverges from extrapolations of earlier work with significantly enhanced low mass end slope. This finding points to the existence of numerous low-mass satellite galaxies within dark halos, which were accreted into halos along with substructures. Read More
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Yim et al. reveals a doped Mott-insulating surface can, through charge-disproportionation, form an insulating ground state that is distinct from the hidden Mott-insulating state in the bulk
Recently, T. D. Lee (Tenure-track) Fellow Chi Ming Yim of Tsung Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, together with research groups of Prof. Peter Wahl and Prof. Phil D. C. King of University of St Andrews (United Kingdom), Prof. Silvia Picozzi of CNR-SPIN (Italy) and Prof. Andrew Mackenzie of MPI-CPfS (Germany) published a research article titled “Avoided metallicity in a hole-doped Mott insulator on a triangular lattice” in Nature Communications. The article points out that a doped Mott-insulating surface can stabilize itself through charge disproportionation into an insulating ground state that is distinct from its hidden Mott insulating state in the bulk. Read More
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Exploring a Fifth Force via the Trajectory of Asteroid Bennu
Recently, Luca Visinelli, TDLI Tenure-track Fellow, co-authored an article titled 'Constraints on Fifth Forces and Ultralight Dark Matter from OSIRIS-REx Target Asteroid Bennu,' published in Communications Physics, a journal of Nature Portfolio. The article points out that asteroids and other celestial objects are promising probes to delve into new physics phenomena, and it performs an analisis using data from asteroid tracking to place constraints on the strength of new forces at the Solar System scale. These results demonstrate the potential of asteroid tracking in probing well-motivated extensions of the Standard Model and possibly dark matter scenarios. Read More
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Welcome New Students in 2024
TDLI welcomed its new batch of postgraduate students for the class of 2024. With dreams of exploring the limits of nature and expanding the frontiers of knowledge, these students carry the mission of their era. The enthusiastic volunteers and the warm atmosphere of the welcome event set the stage for a promising academic journey. Parents and students alike were present, making the registration a joyous occasion. The institute, part of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, looks forward to initiating these new students on a journey to uncover the laws of nature. Read More
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TDLI Initiates Faculty and Staff Training
TDLI began its 2024 faculty training series with a focus on "Entry and Exit Services and Postdoctoral Affairs," engaging over 30 staff. The session, aimed at streamlining administrative processes, was deemed highly practical and informative by attendees. Read More
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Ancient Chinese Porcelain Patterns Discussed at Lecture in TDLI
On July 24th, a cultural lecture titled "The Auspicious Implications of Ancient Chinese Porcelain Patterns" was held at TDLI. The event featured Professor Zhongmou Li, Executive Director of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Museum and former Deputy Director of Shanghai Museum, who shared his insights into the history and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese porcelain. The lecture aimed to enrich the cultural life of students and staff, and to promote exchange between neighborings in Zhangjiang area. The audience appreciated the porcelain fragments displayed, enhancing their interest in China's ceramic culture. Read More
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TDLI Student Team Explores Qinghai and Gansu for Scientific and Cultural Insights
From August 25 to 30, a summer social practice team from TDLI conducted a 6-day research trip to Qinghai and Gansu. Led by TDLI Tenure-track Fellow Fabo Feng, the team visited the Purple Mountain Observatory in Qinghai, the Lenghu area, and Mountain Observatory site. They also prepared for astronomical observations at the abandoned oil town site near Lenghu. The team gained valuable insights for the construction of the JUST telescope and explored the integration of scientific research and cultural industry development in Lenghu. The trip was aimed at fostering a new generation of talents with a global vision and national concern. Read More
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Editor: 汪雯 Wen Wang (wang.wen@sjtu.edu.cn)
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