Dr. Jan Thomsen

Professor

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Biography

Jan Westenkær Thomsen is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, focusing on AMO physics and optics. He has a Ph.D. from Université de Paris-Sud (1995) and has held positions including an associate professor and a group leader for the cold atoms group. Over his career, he has supervised over 30 master students, 9 Ph.D. students, and contributed to a significant number of publications, including 48 refereed articles and 19 invited talks at international conferences. His research interests include quantum optics, nonlinear optics, fiber lasers, ultracold atoms, and atomic clocks. Jan has also held prestigious fellowships such as the TMR Marie Curie Fellow and has been an active member of the Danish Physical Society, contributing to various organizational roles. He is known for his collaborative work on applications of two-electron systems in relation to ultrastable laser systems and optical frequency standards, notably involving strontium and magnesium atoms. Jan effectively communicates his knowledge through teaching courses at all university levels, emphasizing classical electrodynamics, quantum physics, and laser physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading research in AMO physics, optics, and supervising graduate students.

Steno Talent Researcher

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research focused on AMO physics.

Carlsberg Research Fellow

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Financed by the Carlsberg Foundation to conduct research.

Marie Curie Fellow

— Present

Debye Institute, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Worked on research projects in AMO physics.

Postdoc

— Present

Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoctoral research focused on physics.

PhD Student

— Present

Université de Paris-Sud • Orsay, France

Conducted research for PhD dissertation.

Awards

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JILA Fellow

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TMR Marie Curie Fellow

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Ph.D. Grant

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
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  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.