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Jens Koch is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University, where he serves as the Deputy Director of the SQMS and Co-Director of CAPST. His research interests lie in theoretical condensed matter physics, with a focus on strongly correlated quantum systems and quantum information processing. Koch investigates the transport coherence of nanoscale systems, emphasizing the significance of classical electric circuits as a fundamental engineering achievement driving technological advancements. His work considers quantum effects that can pose challenges to the miniaturization processes that are essential in continuing Moore's Law. By embracing electrical circuits as a powerful tool for exploring fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, he applies quantum circuit devices to the fields of artificial atoms and quantum computation. Koch's research also explores the quantum phase transitions in polaritons within circuit QED arrays, propelling the development of quantum simulators that manipulate strongly interacting photons. He is recognized in the field and was awarded the APS Fellowship in 2024.
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