The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics group at Georgia Tech has made significant contributions in several areas, including ultracold atomic physics, quantum optics, and quantum information. Their work encompasses pioneering advances in laser technology, studies in quantum mechanics, and the development of applications like atomic clocks and quantum technologies. Additionally, their research aids in understanding fundamental physics, such as general relativity and condensed matter physics.
Faculty Members
Michael Chapman
Professor
Research Interests: Contemporary quantum mechanics, manipulating the quantum behavior of single atoms and photons
Brian Kennedy
Professor / Associate Chair for Undergraduate Program
Research Interests: theoretical physics, quantum optics, atomic physics
Colin Parker
Associate Professor
Research Interests: Quantum simulation of strongly correlated electron systems using ultracold atoms. Atomic defects in solid state media.
Michael Pustilnik
Associate Professor
Research Interests: Transport and correlations in low-dimensional quantum systems
Carlos Sa de Melo
Professor
Research Interests: Theoretical condensed matter and ultra-cold atomic and molecular physics: Superconductors, quantum magnets, superfluids and Bose-Einstein condensates.
Rick Trebino
Professor
Research Interests: The development of more powerful devices for manipulating and measuring potentially very complex light with ultrafast variations.
Xueda Wen
Professor
Research Interests: Theortical physics: Non-equilibrium physics, Connection between quantum many-body physics and quantum information science
