Andrew Jayich

Andrew Jayich is an Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Physics. His research focuses on developing quantum technologies and addressing fundamental questions in physics through the control of single quantum states in trapped ions.

• Education: Bachelor's from Harvard University, PhD from Yale University (advised by Jack Harris), and a postdoctoral fellowship under Wes Campbell.

The Jayich Lab leverages ion traps to study:

• Fundamental symmetries in physics
• Optical clock development
• Quantum information science

Recent work includes laser cooling and trapping of short-lived radium ions, CP-violation sensitivity studies, and novel ion trap control systems (e.g., the Tray Launcher software). Publications highlight advancements in precision spectroscopy and quantum state manipulation of radium ions.

• Scientific Awards: Moore Foundation Fundamental Physics Innovation Award