Dr. Austin Minnich

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Biography

Professor Minnich's research focuses on advancing microwave and millimeter-wave technology used in radio astronomy and quantum information science. His current research interests include low noise amplifiers, electronic noise, quantum-limited measurements, quantum devices technology, and quantum simulation. He investigates electronic noise in nanofabrication processes and ultralow noise transistor amplifiers, exploring innovations in quantum simulation utilizing superconducting qubit quantum computers.

Research Interests

Low Noise Amplifiers Electronic Noise Quantum-Limited Measurements Quantum Devices Technology Quantum Simulation

Courses

APh/MS/ME 105 abc – States Matter APh/Ph 138 ab – Quantum Hardware Techniques APh/MS 105 abc – States Matter 11 abc – Thermal Science Ae/ME 118 – Classical Thermodynamics 90 abc – Senior Thesis, Experimental

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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