Darrell Schroeter

Darrell Schroeter is a Professor of Physics at Reed College, affiliated with the Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences and the Physics Department. After earning his B.A. at Reed College (1991) and a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (2002), he joined Reed's faculty in 2008. His research focuses on condensed matter theory, including chiral spin liquids and high-temperature superconductivity. Notably, he co-authored a groundbreaking 2007-2009 study with Eliot Kapit identifying a microscopic model for chiral spin liquids, a discovery rooted in Reed's senior thesis program. He teaches a wide range of physics courses, including introductory mathematical methods and advanced quantum mechanics, and collaborates with students on orbital antiferromagnetism research. His textbook co-authored with David Griffiths, *Introduction to Quantum Mechanics*, is widely recognized, receiving accolades from Physics Today and a Korean edition.

Research Interests:

• Condensed Matter Theory: Chiral spin liquids, quantum phase transitions, topological phases
• Quantum Mechanics Education: Curriculum development and pedagogy
• High-Temperature Superconductivity: Orbital antiferromagnetism and correlated electron systems

Publications highlight interdisciplinary work across theoretical physics and biophysics, with recent focus on quantum materials. Advising includes mentoring students on summer and year-round research projects. His contributions to education are underscored by his textbook's acclaim and innovative courses like the Paideia power tools class.