The field of fundamental physics has been energized in the past decade by the emergence of a number of innovative experimental methods to detect a variety of new physics. These include methods to detect gravitational waves and dark matter over a wide frequency/mass range, the search for new fundamental forces and interactions, tests of fundamental symmetries of nature, novel probes of dark energy, and new experimental tests of quantum mechanics. Broadly, these techniques leverage the power of various quantum sensing and precision measurement platforms to achieve the goals of fundamental physics.
The school will be two full weeks, August 3-15, with lectures Monday through Friday. We will have engaging lectures in this exciting and rapidly evolving field, covering the following topics:
- Atom and optical interferometry, optical lattices, clocks, and tweezers
- Cold and/or trapped atoms, molecules, and ions
- Solid-state platforms and superconducting devices
- Gravitational wave detection, Dark matter particle and wave detection, and detection of new forces
- Precision observables at low energies from high-scale physics
- Tests of quantum mechanics
Through this program, we aim to provide students with a solid foundation for research, equipping them with the knowledge and breadth to contribute meaningfully to future advancements. The lectures will be held in the Department of Physics & Astronomy on the Homewood campus at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Summer School on Quantum Sensing and Precision Physics
The field of fundamental physics has been energized in the past decade by the emergence of a number of innovative experimental methods to detect a variety of new physics. These include methods to detect gravitational waves and dark matter over a wide frequency/mass range, the search for new fundamental forces and interactions, tests of fundamental symmetries of nature, novel probes of dark energy, and new experimental tests of quantum mechanics. Broadly, these techniques leverage the power of various quantum sensing and precision measurement platforms to achieve the goals of fundamental physics.
The school will be two full weeks, August 3-15, with lectures Monday through Friday. We will have engaging lectures in this exciting and rapidly evolving field, covering the following topics:
- Atom and optical interferometry, optical lattices, clocks, and tweezers
- Cold and/or trapped atoms, molecules, and ions
- Solid-state platforms and superconducting devices
- Gravitational wave detection, Dark matter particle and wave detection, and detection of new forces
- Precision observables at low energies from high-scale physics
- Tests of quantum mechanics
Through this program, we aim to provide students with a solid foundation for research, equipping them with the knowledge and breadth to contribute meaningfully to future advancements. The lectures will be held in the Department of Physics & Astronomy on the Homewood campus at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.