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Ulrich Schmidt is an Associate Professor at the Physics Institute of Heidelberg University, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His research focuses on fundamental physics using neutron-based techniques and precision measurement systems.
His educational background includes a Diploma in Physics from Heidelberg University (1990), Doctoral Thesis from Technical University of Munich (1995), Habilitation in Experimental Physics from Heidelberg University (2005), and promotion to Associate Professor (2016). Prior to his current position, he served as Group Leader (2011), Privatdozent (2005-2016), and Scientific Assistant at multiple institutions including Heidelberg University and University of Washington.
Professor Schmidt's research spans cutting-edge investigations in fundamental symmetries and precision measurement techniques. His primary interests include spin manipulation, gas spin comagnetometry, neutron optics, neutron detectors, ultra-cold neutrons, and spin echo methodologies. His work specifically targets particle physics, nuclear physics, neutron physics, EDM (Electric Dipole Moment) research, and Lorentz and CPT symmetry investigations. His research has significant implications for testing the Standard Model of particle physics and searching for new physics phenomena.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on precision measurement techniques for detecting fundamental symmetry violations. His work prominently features helium-xenon comagnetometer systems for EDM measurements and Lorentz/CPT violation searches, neutron detection technologies like the CASCADE system, and cosmic ray neutron sensing applications for environmental monitoring. These publications demonstrate his expertise in both theoretical frameworks and practical instrumentation development.
Professor Schmidt leads research on interactions and symmetries at lowest energies, utilizing 3-helium-129-xenon comagnetometers to search for physics beyond the Standard Model. His work encompasses EDM measurements, CPT and Lorentz invariance tests, and searches for axion-like particles. He also contributes to next-generation neutron decay experiments like PERC and Perkeo.
His technical innovations include developing the CRNS (Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing) method for hectare-scale soil moisture measurement and the CASCADE high-rate 2D spatially resolved neutron detector system. These technologies represent significant advances in both fundamental physics research and practical environmental monitoring applications.
