معرفی
Seth Aubin is a Professor of Physics at the College of William & Mary, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics, with emphases on precision measurements and quantum phenomena. Key projects include developing atom chip technologies for trapping ultracold atoms, Rydberg atom-based sensors for charged particle diagnostics, and francium spectroscopy for weak interaction studies.
Education:
- License de Physique (ENS Paris/MIP), 1994
- B.Sc. in Physics, Yale University, 1995
- Ph.D. in Physics, SUNY Stony Brook, 2003
Research Themes:
- Quantum Trapping Techniques: Innovations in AC Zeeman atom chip traps and RF microtraps to suppress potential roughness
- Rydberg Atom Sensors: Pioneering applications in electron beam profiling and electromagnetic field imaging
- Franium Spectroscopy: Collaborative work on parity-violation measurements and isotope shift analyses
Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes practical implementations of quantum sensors (e.g., charged particle beam diagnostics) and foundational trapping technology advancements. Over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2018 reflect sustained contributions to atom chip systems and precision measurements.
Awards:
- American Physical Society Fellow (APS Fellow)
Grants & Collaborations:
- Lead PI on atom chip-based interferometry projects
- Contributing member to the FrPNC collaboration at TRIUMF (atomic parity violation studies)
- Developed hybrid optical dipole traps for magnetometry applications
Labs & Infrastructure: Manages state-of-the-art atomic physics labs at W&M, including ultrahigh-vacuum systems for francium trapping and laser stabilization setups. Active in developing microwave/radio-frequency atom chip platforms for next-generation quantum sensors.
