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Charles D. Brown II is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Yale University. He leads an experimental group exploring quantum simulation experiments at nano-Kelvin temperatures using optical lattices to study exotic quantum materials, with affiliations to the Yale Quantum Institute and Wright Laboratory. His research bridges condensed matter physics and particle physics.
- Ph.D. in Physics, Yale University (2019)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley
Professor Brown's research focuses on understanding emergent quantum phenomena in systems like ultracold atoms and superfluid helium. His work investigates how geometry and topology influence quantum material properties, including transport mechanisms and many-body effects. He also contributes to the ALPHA collaboration's axion dark matter search.
His group's experiments leverage atomic physics precision to simulate complex quantum systems. Recent publications emphasize optical lattice dynamics, superfluid Brillouin optomechanics, and levitated helium systems. Research trends combine quantum simulation, topology, and cryogenic technologies.
- NSF CAREER Award
- Air Force Research Laboratory Young Investigator Program
- Quantum Creators Prize
- National Academies Ford Foundation Fellowships
Prof. Brown advises graduate and undergraduate students in experimental physics, including Andrew Neely, Ryan Everly, and Raffaella Zanetti. His lab employs advanced technologies like lithium spectroscopy, 3D magneto-optical traps, and decagonal glass cells. Funding comes from NSF, AFOSR, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
