Research Bio
Shimon Kolkowitz is an associate professor in the Department of Physics. His research focuses on metrology, tests of fundamental physics, and nanoscale sensing using quantum systems.
The Kolkowitz Lab is building some of the most precise clocks in the world out of ultracold strontium atoms trapped in optical lattices. They are investigating ways to make these “optical lattice clocks” even more precise and accurate. They are also developing novel applications of these amazing instruments, including new tests of relativity, space-based gravitational wave detectors, and searches for dark matter and other physics beyond the Standard Model.
They are also researching new sensing techniques using single atom-scale defects trapped inside of diamonds. They are developing new protocols using spatial and temporal correlations between these defects to probe correlated dynamics in strongly interacting condensed matter systems. They are also investigating applications for new and under-explored defects in diamond and 2D materials.
Research Expertise and Interest
precision measurements, nanoscale sensing, precision metrology, timekeeping, tests of relativity, quantum sensing, quantum
In the News
Counting the Seconds That Could Change Physics
Teaching
Seminars for Graduate Students [CHEM 298 - 084]
Research for Graduate Students [CHEM 299 - 022]
Research [PHYSICS 299 - 074]
Seminars for Graduate Students [CHEM 298 - 029]
Research for Graduate Students [CHEM 299 - 025]
Introduction to Quantum Computing I [CHEM C191A - 001]
Introduction to Quantum Computing I [EECS C191A - 001]
Research [PHYSICS 299 - 073]
Introduction to Quantum Computing I [PHYSICS C191A - 001]
Modern Atomic Physics [PHYSICS 138 - 001]
Modern Atomic Physics [PHYSICS 238A - 001]
Research [PHYSICS 299 - 074]