American Physical Society
Two faculty members, Robert J. Schoelkopf and David P. DeMille, have been elected as fellows of the American Physical Society (APS).
Schoelkopf, professor of applied physics and physics, was elected for his innovative use of microwave techniques, while DeMille, professor of physics, was honored for his innovative work using molecules as tools for the study of fundamental issues in physics. Both will receive their citations in March at the annual meeting of the APS.
The APS is one of the premier professional associations for researchers in the physical sciences. Election to fellowship is limited to no more than one-half of 1% of membership and represents peer recognition for outstanding contributions to physics.
Schoelkopf focuses his current research on the physics of nanostructures and single-electron devices, as well as their application to problems in metrology, ultrasensitive detectors and quantum computation.
His citation will be presented at the annual meeting of the APS Division of Condensed Matter, the section that nominated him. It will read: "For his innovative use of microwave techniques, including invention of the radio frequency single electron transistor and development of the first realization of strong coupling cavity QED in electrical circuits."
DeMille's current research interests include experimental and theoretical studies of symmetry violations in atoms and molecules, and the development of sources of ultra-cold molecules. A primary goal of the latter work is the development of a large-scale quantum computer using individual molecules as bits.
His citation will be presented at the annual meeting of the APS Atomic, Molecular and Optical Division, the section that nominated him. It will read: "For his pioneering experimental searches for violations of discrete symmetries in atoms and molecules and for his development of trapped polar molecules as potential systems for quantum computing."
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