7 faculty and 21 courses in Physics at Bates College.
- Nathan E. Lundblad, Phillips Professor of Physics h-index 13
Es on the physics of matter cooled to just barely above absolute zero, and explores the phenomenon of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) terrestrially and in microgravity. I perform experiments (with students) at Bates and (with collaborators
- Ryan K. Cole, Assistant Professor of Physics h-index 11
Frequency comb spectroscopy, optical sensing, instrument development, and optical frequency measurements. Specifically, my lab develops and deploys instruments based on laser spectroscopy to make measurements in applications ranging
- Aleksandar M. Diamond-Stanic, Associate Professor of Physics
Es on the evolution of galaxies and the growth of supermassive black holes through cosmic time, using data from ground- and space-based telescopes. He brings an enthusiasm for interactive teaching methods and student engagement in research
- Casey E. Berger, Assistant Professor of Physics
In computational and data science methods in many-body quantum mechanics. I am currently working on developing and assessing methods for circumventing the sign problem in many-body quantum systems, as well as applying machine learning t
- Rebecca C. Payne, Assistant Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences and Physics
Culminating in the writing of a senior thesis. Students register for PHYS 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both PHYS 457 and 458. Faculty Login Earth and Climate Sciences Search these pages Dr. Beverl
- Sarah A. Conley, Assistant Professor of Physics
Culminating in the writing of a senior thesis. Students register for PHYS 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both PHYS 457 and 458. Faculty Login Bates articles about Sarah A. Conley Meet new Bates facu
- Wesley C. Gillis, Assistant Professor of Physics
Es on neutrinos, radiation detection, photosensors, nuclear signatures, international safeguards, and applications of deep learning. As a member of the nEXO collaboration , I contribute to the research and development of a next-generation u
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