Abstract: Spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) refers to the phenomenon where a system transitions from a symmetric to an asymmetric state due to an infinitesimally small change in a parameter. In this seminar, SSB will be explored in the context of optical Kerr resonators – nonlinear devices with wide-ranging applications, including frequency comb generation (optical "rulers"), gyroscopes, polarization control, random number generation, and all-optical computing. Designed for a general physics audience, this talk begins by introducing the fundamental concepts behind SSB and Kerr resonators. It then explores symmetry breaking between two – and later four – circulating light fields within these resonators. A central topic will be the formation and behavior of Temporal Cavity Solitons (TCS), localized pulses that persist within the resonator. Their role in SSB and in the creation of optical frequency combs will be discussed in detail. If time permits, the talk will conclude with highlights from recent research, including the dynamics of coupled resonator systems, systems where TCS structures can interact – effectively “communicating” to create collective system behavior – and an introduction to the newly discovered faticon subset of <a href="http://solitons.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="solitons.Co-sponsored">solitons.Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas QuesadaSpeaker(s):Lewis HillAgenda: 11am – 12pm: Technical Seminar3:00pm – 4:00pm: Student Development SessionMaximising Your Career Potential During Your University Studies and PhDThis session offers practical guidance and candid reflections for students aiming to make the most of their academic journey. Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Lewis Hill shares the strategies that helped him stand out during his undergraduate and doctoral studies – and that accelerated his transition into a research leadership <a href="http://role.Topics" target="_blank" title="role.Topics">role.Topics include:- Leveraging volunteer work and leadership roles- Engaging with external stakeholders and industry-Winning competitive scholarships- Building a strong online and professional presence- Crafting an impactful CV- Building international collaborations and networks- Navigating transitions between academia and industry- Dr. Hill will also reflect on lessons learned along the way—what worked, what didn’t, and what he might approach differently with the benefit of <a href="http://hindsight.The" target="_blank" title="hindsight.The">hindsight.The session is designed to benefit students at all levels, whether aiming for careers in academia, industry, or beyond. It concludes with an extended open Q&A where students can raise personalized questions and seek tailored <a href="http://advice.J" target="_blank" title="advice.J">advice.J. Armand Bombardier J-1035/J2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

Join us to socialize with your IEEE community and enjoy a beautiful summer evening in Britannia <a href="http://Beach.208">Beach.[]208 Kehoe St,, Long Gazebo, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2B 6N6

Radar technology plays an important role in both civilian and military applications. While the targets (cars, airplanes, etc.) are designed to be detected easily for civilian applications, it is the quite opposite for military applications. As such, stealth technology has become a sub-discipline of military tactics. Feko offers several solvers and post-processing scripts for RCS (Radar Cross Section) analysis and target detection, that are presented in detail with live demonstrations in this <a href="http://talk.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="talk.Speaker(s):">talk.Speaker(s): Gopinath Gampala , Dr. C.J. ReddyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494544

For more details please refer to the conference webpage<a href="https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS" target="_blank" title="https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS">https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS 2025 is a platform to showcase diverse groundbreaking research work. The conference will offer a dynamic space for meaningful interdisciplinary networking, where you can engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Additionally, distinguished speakers from around the world will share their latest findings, fostering an atmosphere of international cooperation and <a href="http://discovery.The" target="_blank" title="discovery.The">discovery.The Conference Day is on upcoming Friday, August 29.We look forward to welcoming you to the <a href="http://conference.Conference" target="_blank" title="conference.Conference">conference.Conference Agenda & Venue LocationCo-sponsored by: Ukrainian Students' Research Association (USRA)Agenda: GSA Commons, 1337 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W6

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469123

The Sidewalk Sale is an event organized by the Queen's University Arts and Science Student Union (ASUS). Annually, they invite vendors and student groups to promote their organization to new and existing Queen's University faculty, students, and community. The IEEE Student Branch has taken this opportunity to build the student awareness of our organization and promote <a href="http://membership.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="membership.Co-sponsored">membership.Co-sponsored by: Abedal Rahman ShehabiUniversity Ave, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section – Life Members, Affinity Groups & Chapters, and IEEE Members Summer Social 2025Join fellow IEEE Life Members (LMs), Affinity Groups/Chapters and Student members, and Thompson Okanagan Section leaders for our annual Summer Social! This event is an excellent opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our IEEE <a href="http://community.Who" target="_blank" title="community.Who">community.Who can attend?-Free for all IEEE Members-Family members and guests are welcome (registration fee: $10 to cover food & drinks)Photo/Media Policy: Photography, video, and audio recording may take place during the event. Participants may appear in photos or recordings taken for IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section activities. Individuals will not be identified in published materials without prior <a href="http://consent.📍" target="_blank" title="consent.📍">consent.📍 Location: HS 101, Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, September 7th, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM(see more here: <a href="http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/ieee-thompson-okanagan-section-summer-social-2025-draft/)Agenda:" target="_blank" title="http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/ieee-thompson-okanagan-section-summer-social-2025-draft/)Agenda:">http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/ieee-thompson-okanagan-section-summer-social-2025-draft/)Agenda: Draft Agenda:11:30 PM – 12:00 p.m. | Registration and Welcome Refreshments (non-alcoholic)12:00 – 12:05 PM | Opening Remarks-Welcome and event overview12:05 – 12:40 PM | Introductions from IEEE Leaders-S. Carl Zanon, Life Members Affinity Group Chair (10 minutes)-Vishal Balasubramanian, MTT-S Chapter Chair (10 minutes)-Kristina Cormier, Okanagan Student Branch President and IEEE Western Region Student Representative (10 minutes)-Youry Khmelevsky, Thompson Okanagan Section Chair (5 minutes)12:40 – 2:15 PM | Networking Lunch & Social-Meet fellow IEEE members, affinity group participants, and student leaders-Learn more about IEEE membership benefits and opportunities-Share ideas for future section activities and collaborations2:15 – 2:30 PM | Group Photo Session & Closing RemarksRoom: HS 101, Bldg: Health and Science, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8

Abstract: Entanglement generation by beam splitters lies at the heart of quantum optics. Yet, the conjecture that maximal entanglement for any state interfered with the vacuum is generated by beam splitters with equal reflection and transmission probabilities has remained unproven for almost two decades, despite overwhelming positive evidence . I will report on our recent proof of this conjecture that led to monotonicity and convexity properties for quantum states undergoing photon loss . Because of the interplay between information theoretic concepts such as entropy and physical considerations such as quantum system design, noise, and loss, our results have numerous ramifications in development of applications and advancing our understanding of quantum physics . They extend to measures of similarity between states, yield to new inequalities for quasiprobability distributions and prove the conjecture in that the quadrature coherence scale always stops certifying nonclassicality at 50% <a href="http://loss." target="_blank" title="loss.">loss. Asboth et al. Phy. Rev. Lett. 94 (17), 173602 (2005) Lupu-Gladstein et al. Arxiv:2411.03423 (2024) Hertz et al. Arxiv:2501.02047 (2025) Hertz et al. Phys. Rev. A 110, 012408 (2024).Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas QuesadaSpeaker(s): Anaelle HertzJ. Armand Bombardier J-1035/J-2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

📢 IEEE YP Victoria Presents:3 Minute Thesis (3MT) CompetitionAre you a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher with exciting research to share?Can you explain your work in just 3 minutes?Join us for the 2025 IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Victoria 3MT Competition and showcase your research to a broad audience!📅 Event Date: September 9, 2025📝 Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025📍 Venue: Engineering & Computer Science Building 660, University of Victoria💡 How It Works:-Each participant has 3 minutes to present their <a href="http://research.-Presentations" target="_blank" title="research.-Presentations">research.-Presentations are limited to a maximum of 10 slides, and animations or transitions should be minimized to enhance <a href="http://clarity.-Judging" target="_blank" title="clarity.-Judging">clarity.-Judging by a panel of faculty and industry <a href="http://representatives.🏆" target="_blank" title="representatives.🏆">representatives.🏆 Prizes:-1st Place: $150 (+$50 if IEEE member)-2nd Place: $100 (+$50 if IEEE member)-3rd Place: $50 (+$50 if IEEE member)-Audience Choice Award: Certificate or small gift🍪 Refreshments will be provided!📩 How to Register:Submit your name, affiliation, presentation title, and a short abstract (max 150 words) to https://forms.gle/MoB7dExXf7JxrwoRA by August 31, 2025.Organized by:IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Victoria Section Affinity GroupDon’t miss this chance to share your research, improve your presentation skills, and win exciting prizes!Room: 660, Bldg: Engineering & Computer Science Building, 3800 Finnerty Road, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Sept'2025)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498017

At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering, it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract: Speculating on the future of cybersecurity is inherently challenging. Cyber threat landscape is ever evolving with new attacks and so are the techniques and tools for the defense. Due to the concept of global cyber-physical continuum and digitization of data and channels, organizations are relying more on virtualization, cloud services, Gen AI and software as a service, to name a few. Insider threats, SaaS vulnerabilities, Third-Party exposure risks, Gen AI adversarial affects have gained significant ground during the last decade. Defending against cyber threats is a critical and ongoing process that requires an informed, intelligent, proactive, and multifaceted approach. It is worth mentioning that the advancement in technology is a double-edged sword where on one hand, it helps the organizations to focus on sophisticated security solutions but on the other hand it also favors the cyber attackers. In this talk we will cover the current threat landscape, related challenges and enterprise <a href="http://solutions.Speaker" target="_blank" title="solutions.Speaker">solutions.Speaker Bio: Dr. Fatima Hussain is a Senior Member of IEEE with a diverse technical and professional background. She is an IEEE ComSoc distinguished speaker and has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in secure wireless communications. Dozens of industrial patents, and transaction/conference papers are on her credit. She is editor of IEEE Newsletter Toronto Section from the last 8 years and associate editor of many prestigious IEEE journals, such as IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorial etc. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor and Research Supervisor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr Hussain has a proven track record of driving research initiatives, designing and deploying proof-of-concept pilots to solve business problems, and developing end-to-end solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Her areas of current research include machine learning and network security, user behaviour analysis, SaaS security and governance, and explainable and ethical artificial intelligence, and has delivered several invited talks on these <a href="http://topics.Currently" target="_blank" title="topics.Currently">topics.Currently she holds the position of Principal SaaS Security Architect at the Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada. She is responsible for SaaS governance and Security architecture partnering closely with stakeholders in Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Cloud, Risk, and Internal & External Delivery teams to enable effective SaaS governance and architecture best practices and sound design principles across the entire SaaS lifecycle. Prior to this role, Fatima managed the User Behaviour Analytics and Insider Threat team in Global Cyber Security (GCS) in RBC, Toronto Canada. She led the development and automation of AI models for applications to detect and remedy data loss from insider threats. She has vast practical experience in using AI, ML, NLP, LLMs to bring visualization and data correlation services to the Insider Threat and Investigation <a href="http://team.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="team.Bldg:">team.Bldg: ICT 516, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada