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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.
Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Leading research in AMO physics, optics, and supervising graduate students.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducted research focused on AMO physics.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Financed by the Carlsberg Foundation to conduct research.
Debye Institute, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Worked on research projects in AMO physics.
Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Postdoctoral research focused on physics.
Université de Paris-Sud • Orsay, France
Conducted research for PhD dissertation.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.