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David Hsieh
David Hsieh
Donald A. Glaser Professor of Physics; Executive Officer for Physics
Expertise
Fundamental Physics; Quantum Materials; Quantum Physics; Laser Spectroscopy
Profile
Hsieh is an experimental condensed matter physicist. He and his group search for and study new quantum phases of matter in solids using a variety of laser-based spectroscopic techniques. They work on materials including metals, insulators, magnets, semiconductors and superconductors. The work has potential applications in faster, more efficient computers and electronic devices, quantum computers, and other quantum technologies.
Languages Spoken
English;
Faculty Bio
B.S., Stanford University, 2003; Ph.D., Princeton University, 2009. Assistant Professor, Caltech, 2012-18; Professor, 2018-22; Glaser Professor, 2022-; Executive Officer, 2023-.
Caltech Affiliations
IQIM
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