FRANK WILCZEK

When two black holes merge, the newly formed black hole "rings down," radiating gravitational waves at a set of characteristic frequencies known as quasinormal modes. In this work, Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek and Sreenath K. Manikandan show that nonlinear gravitational effects cause these long-lived modes to become quantum mechanically squeezed, a subtle quantum correlation imprinted on the radiation. For the fundamental mode of a Schwarzschild black hole, they estimate the

Catalyst Conversations presents: Seeking Beauty. Finding the Truth. on May 12, 2026, featuring Nobel physicist Frank Wilczek and painter Shelley Reed. This event explores the intersection of art and science from 6 PM to 8 PM at 650 E Kendall St, Cambridge, MA. Registration is required for this free, in-person event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catalyst-conversations-seeking-beauty-finding-the-truth-tickets-1987844076143

Frank Wilczek, a recipient of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics, brought his expertise and insight to a recent ASU lecture, giving students and the community direct access to one of the world's most influential scientific minds. ASU faculty include Nobel laureates and other distinguished experts who are advancing discovery and mentoring the next generation. Check out some highlights from the lecture and tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to explore more about our

Photo credit - Michael Clark Frank Wilczek has one of the most brilliant and original minds in theoretical physics, having come up with the idea of time crystals among much else. Where is his curiosity taking him now? In June, at a conference set in the picturesque Italian town of Campagna, south-east of Naples, two physicists in a seemingly endless argument over a long-sought theory of fundamental reality caught my attention. From the sidelines, an unassuming figure politely

Many of Frank’s research efforts pursue opportunistic “one-off” ideas. For the latest, see especially [recent work]. There are several enduring themes that continue to inspire him:  These writing projects represent another form of research direction.