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John Harter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on quantum materials, including unconventional superconductors and strongly correlated electron systems. He uses advanced experimental techniques such as angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), ultrafast transient reflectivity, and magneto-optical microscopy to study electronic structures and dynamics.
Dr. Harter holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University and a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Florida. His work explores topics like topological superconductors, spin-orbit coupling effects, and periodically-driven phases of matter. Key areas include understanding how light can induce novel phases (e.g., Floquet topological insulators) and investigating symmetry-breaking phenomena in correlated materials.
His research group actively studies materials such as kagome superconductors, ferroelectric-superconductor hybrids, and topological insulators. Techniques like nonlinear optical rotational anisotropy and coherent phonon spectroscopy are employed to probe symmetry and electronic order. Recent studies include exploring charge density waves in SrTiO3 films and the interplay between nematicity and superconductivity in iron-based systems.
While no specific scientific awards are listed, his contributions to quantum materials science are evident through a prolific publication record. He advises a research group focused on experimental condensed matter physics and maintains affiliations with UCSB's Materials Research Lab and advanced spectroscopy facilities.
