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Brian Odom is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He is affiliated with the Center for Fundamental Physics at Low Energy (CFP). His work focuses on trapping atoms and molecules in cryogenic crystals to explore physics beyond the Standard Model, including dark matter detection and time-reversal symmetry violation, as well as quantum sensing applications.
Professor Odom earned his PhD from Harvard University in 2005. His research integrates quantum state control, precision spectroscopy, and ion trapping techniques to study molecular dynamics and fundamental interactions. Notable achievements include broadband optical cooling of molecular rotors and developing methods for nondestructive state readout in trapped ions.
His research interests span quantum physics, atomic and molecular physics, and experimental particle physics. Awards include the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, AFOSR Young Investigator Award, David and Lucile Packard Fellowship, and NSF Early Career Development Award.
Recent work emphasizes rotational control of molecular ions for chemical reactions and dark matter detection, leveraging cryogenic systems and optical cavities. His lab explores applications in quantum sensing and fundamental symmetry tests, with a focus on advancing precision measurement techniques.
